indifference
/ɪnˈdɪfrəns/ (bre, ipa) · /ɪnˈdɪfrəns/ (ame, ipa) · /in-ˈdi-f(ə-)rən(t)s -fərn(t)s/ (ame, mw)
indifference — noun
1. a feeling of having no particular interest in, concern for, or emotional reactio
a feeling of having no particular interest in, concern for, or emotional reaction to someone or something
Ayana's indifference to her roommate's feelings hurt the whole household.
indifference + to + [someone's feelings]
The manager showed complete indifference when the staff asked for safer equipment.
show + complete indifference
Christopher could not hide his indifference toward classical music during the concert.
There was a growing sense of indifference among voters as the election approached.
Shirin met the criticism with utter indifference, refusing to defend herself.
- apathy
stronger than indifference; implies a complete absence of emotion or motivation, often in contexts where feeling is expected
- unconcern
milder and more specific; suggests not worrying about something that others find important
- detachment
implies a deliberate emotional distance or objectivity, not necessarily a lack of caring
- disinterest
can mean genuine lack of interest, but also carries a separate meaning of impartiality in formal contexts
- concern
active interest or worry about someone or something
- interest
a feeling of wanting to know more or get involved
- compassion
sympathetic awareness of others' suffering combined with a wish to help
文法句型
indifference + to/toward/about + noun phrase
用法筆記
Frequently modified by intensifying adjectives such as complete, total, or utter. Often used with the verbs show, express, display, or meet with to describe how a person reacts.