Indifferent Definition
indifferent
adjective
- marked by a lack of interest; "an apathetic audience"; "the universe is neither hostile nor friendly; it is simply indifferent"
- showing no care or concern in attitude or action; "indifferent to the sufferings of others"; "indifferent to her plea"
- (usually followed by `to') unwilling or refusing to pay heed; "deaf to her warnings"
- (often followed by `to') lacking importance; not mattering one way or the other; "whether you choose to do it or not is a matter that is quite immaterial (or indifferent)"; "what others think is altogether indifferent to him"
- fairly poor to not very good; "has an indifferent singing voice"; "has indifferent qualifications for the job"
- having only a limited ability to react chemically; chemically inactive; "inert matter"; "an indifferent chemical in a reaction"
- marked by no especial liking or dislike or preference for one thing over another; "indifferent about which book you would give them"; "was indifferent to their acceptance or rejection of her invitation"
- characterized by a lack of partiality; "a properly indifferent jury"; "an unbiasgoted account of her family problems"
- being neither good nor bad; "an indifferent performance"; "a gifted painter but an indifferent actor"; "her work at the office is passable"; "a so-so golfer"; "feeling only so-so"; "prepared a tolerable dinner"; "a tolerable working knowledge of French"
- neither too great nor too little; "a couple of indifferent hills to climb"
"Indifferent" in song lyrics
See how indifferent is used in real songs:
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"Do you agree with me, disagree, or you feel indifferent?"
Dee-1 — Jay, 50, and Weezy -
"I seen from a distance, you need to be indifferent"
Holocaust & American Poets 2099 f/ Dopestyle, G-Clef Da Mad Komposa, Weapon X — Sharp Splinters -
"It keeps me and my relationships indifferent"
Non Prophets — Any Port
Words that rhyme with indifferent
Usage tips for "indifferent"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "indifferent" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for indifferent to find words that pair well.