Indifferent — synonyms, definition

1. indifferent (a)

aloof apart apathetic arrogant average bloodless boring callous careless charming chill chilly cold collected composed conventional cool dead deadpan debonair • • •

2. indifferent (Verb)

careless casual cavalier

3. indifferent (Adjective)

deaf immaterial neutral so-so unbiased unbiassed

indifferent (Adjective) — Marked by a lack of interest. ex. "the universe is neither hostile nor friendly; it is simply indifferent"

indifferent (Adjective) — Showing no care or concern in attitude or action. ex. "indifferent to the sufferings of others" ex. "indifferent to her plea"

indifferent (Adjective) — (usually followed by 'to') unwilling or refusing to pay heed. ex. "indifferent to her warnings"

indifferent (Adjective) — (often followed by 'to') lacking importance; not mattering one way or the other. ex. "whether you choose to do it or not is a matter that is quite indifferent" ex. "what others think is altogether indifferent to him"

indifferent (Adjective) — Fairly poor to not very good. ex. "has an indifferent singing voice" ex. "has indifferent qualifications for the job"

indifferent (Adjective) — (chemistry) having only a limited ability to react chemically; chemically inactive. ex. "an indifferent chemical in a reaction"

indifferent (Adjective) — Marked by no especial liking, dislike or preference for one thing over another. ex. "indifferent about which book you would give them" ex. "was indifferent to their acceptance or rejection of her invitation"

indifferent (Adjective) — Characterized by a lack of partiality. ex. "a properly indifferent jury"

indifferent (Adjective) — Being neither good nor bad. ex. "an indifferent performance" ex. "a gifted painter but an indifferent actor"

indifferent (Adjective) — Neither too great nor too little. ex. "a couple of indifferent hills to climb"