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Comparative for having an indifferent or apathetic manner or attitude
“When it comes to regime skeptics, they are largely indifferent about the costs and decision-making procedures in the EU.”
Comparative for oblivious, or showing no heed to (something)
“The child comes to us utterly indifferent to the surrounding world.”
Comparative for showing little or no feeling or emotion
“She was cold and indifferent, and I didn't feel she liked me one bit, but on my last day of work, a co-worker told me that this nurse would be terribly hurt if I didn't say goodbye.”
Comparative for arrogantly uncaring in manner or attitude
“After winning the battle together and celebrating, the Tatar soldiers are suddenly depicted as arrogant and indifferent.”
Comparative for weary or jaded from over-exposure to something
“She criticized every move of her daughters-in-law, who had eventually become indifferent to her nagging.”
Comparative for casual, free from cares or concerns
“Small frustrations mount, but for the most part, she's living an indifferent life.”
Comparative for reckless, without consideration of the possible consequences
“In 1995, the U.S. Ninth Circuit of Appeals ruled that prison authorities had been deliberately indifferent to the dangers of asbestos both on inmates and on staff.”
Comparative for negligent or careless in one's actions or work
“The employees were careless and indifferent in the execution of their duties, and these conditions were known to those in charge of the warehouse.”
Comparative for of only average standard or quality
“Something kept stopping him from hitting the net, and his indifferent form became the talk of the town.”
Comparative for not showing any bias or prejudice
“The object of the questions propounded was to ascertain whether the juror was indifferent and unbiased, and the answers to the same would necessarily have shown that the juror was or was not indifferent.”
Comparative for characterized by a low level of excellence
Comparative for of lesser value or quality (than second-rate)
Comparative for isolated or ostracised
Comparative for not important or worthy of note
Comparative for resentful or discontented, especially from alienation or estrangement
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