gleichgültig
Er war gleichgültig gegenüber ihren Problemen.
He was indifferent to her problems.
Not caring or showing interest in something; indifferent.
Sie blieb gleichgültig, als er ihr die schlechten Nachrichten erzählte.
She remained indifferent when he told her the bad news.
Die Regierung zeigte sich gleichgültig gegenüber den Forderungen der Demonstranten.
The government showed indifference to the demands of the protesters.
Often used to describe a lack of emotional response or concern.
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Common Usage
Use 'gleichgültig' to describe a lack of interest or concern, often in social or emotional contexts.
Word Origin
From 'gleich' (equal) + 'Gültigkeit' (validity), originally meaning 'of equal validity' but evolved to mean 'indifferent' in modern usage.
Usage Notes
Can be used in both formal and informal contexts, but may sound harsh if used to describe a person's attitude toward serious matters.