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indifference

/ɪnˈdɪfrəns/
in · dif · fer · ence
English Definition
n. lack of interest, concern, or sympathy
中文释义
冷漠,不关心
Significado en Español
indiferencia
한국어 뜻
무관심
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sự thờ ơ
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Example Sentence

His indifference to the problem frustrated everyone.

他对这个问题的冷漠让所有人都感到沮丧。

Synonyms
apathy unconcern detachment
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “indifference”:

  1. A passion
  2. B concern
  3. C enthusiasm
  4. D apathy
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D — apathy. “indifference” means n. lack of interest, concern, or sympathy

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

Her cold ______ toward the very sad news surprised all of her friends.

  1. A passion
  2. B indifference
  3. C concern
  4. D sympathy
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B — indifference. “indifference” means n. lack of interest, concern, or sympathy

Common questions about “indifference”

What does “indifference” mean?

indifference — n. lack of interest, concern, or sympathy. In Chinese: 冷漠,不关心.

How do you pronounce “indifference”?

indifference is pronounced /ɪnˈdɪfrəns/. It breaks into 4 syllables: in · dif · fer · ence.

How do you use “indifference” in a sentence?

His indifference to the problem frustrated everyone. (他对这个问题的冷漠让所有人都感到沮丧。)

What are synonyms for “indifference”?

apathy, unconcern, detachment — all close in meaning to indifference (n. lack of interest, concern, or sympathy).

Is “indifference” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. indifference appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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