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indifferent

/ɪnˈdɪfrənt/
English Definition
adj. not caring, unconcerned
中文释义
冷漠的,不关心的
Example Sentence

The archaeologist remained indifferent to the harsh desert conditions, focusing entirely on the ancient inscriptions before her.

这位考古学家对严酷的沙漠环境漠不关心,完全专注于眼前古老的铭文。

Synonyms
apathetic unconcerned detached
Antonyms
concerned attentive
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
in(not)+different(different)
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “indifferent”?

  1. A Generous, open-minded
  2. B Calm, peaceful
  3. C Not caring, unconcerned
  4. D Unclear, more than one meaning
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C — Not caring, unconcerned. “indifferent” means not caring, unconcerned.

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “not caring, unconcerned”?

  1. A indifferent
  2. B ambiguous
  3. C serene
  4. D liberal
Show answer

A — indifferent. “indifferent” means not caring, unconcerned.

Common questions about “indifferent”

What does “indifferent” mean?

indifferent — not caring, unconcerned. In Chinese: 冷漠的,不关心的.

How do you pronounce “indifferent”?

indifferent is pronounced /ɪnˈdɪfrənt/.

How is “indifferent” used in a sentence?

The archaeologist remained indifferent to the harsh desert conditions, focusing entirely on the ancient inscriptions before her. (这位考古学家对严酷的沙漠环境漠不关心,完全专注于眼前古老的铭文。)

What are synonyms for “indifferent”?

apathetic, unconcerned, detached — all close in meaning to indifferent (not caring, unconcerned).

What is the opposite of “indifferent”?

concerned, attentive — each the opposite of indifferent (not caring, unconcerned).

Is “indifferent” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. indifferent is on the SAT Prep Easy list — mid-frequency academic words that do get tested. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “indifferent”?

in(not)+different(different)

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The Digital SAT tests vocabulary through Words in Context questions, never as a standalone definition. Learn the word, then use it against a real passage.