indifferent
/ɪnˈdɪfrənt/
in · dif · fer · ent
English Definition
adj. not caring, unconcerned
Significado en Español
indiferente
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
thờ ơ, lãnh đạm
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Example Sentence
He is indifferent to praise or blame.
他对表扬批评都漠不关心。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
in(not)+different(different)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to the word “indifferent”:
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A
Apathetic
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B
Different
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C
Excited
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D
Enthusiastic
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A — Apathetic.
“indifferent” means adj. not caring, unconcerned
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
He seemed completely ______ to the suffering happening all around him.
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A
concerned
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B
indifferent
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C
caring
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D
sensitive
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B — indifferent.
“indifferent” means adj. not caring, unconcerned
Common questions about “indifferent”
What does “indifferent” mean?
indifferent — adj. not caring, unconcerned. In Chinese: 冷漠的，不关心的.
How do you pronounce “indifferent”?
indifferent is pronounced /ɪnˈdɪfrənt/. It breaks into 4 syllables: in · dif · fer · ent.
How do you use “indifferent” in a sentence?
He is indifferent to praise or blame. (他对表扬批评都漠不关心。)
What are synonyms for “indifferent”?
unconcerned, apathetic — all close in meaning to indifferent (adj. not caring, unconcerned).
Is “indifferent” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. indifferent appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “indifferent”?
in(not)+different(different)
