as in disregard
lack of interest or concern
an alarming indifference toward the well-being of his own children
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Recent Examples of indifference
The combination of Putin’s aggression and Trump’s indifference should be an opportunity for Europe to take charge of its own defense.
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Phillips Payson O’Brien, The Atlantic, 13 Jan. 2025
Many shared their frustration with UnitedHealthcare's practices, and Thompson's death was met with cheers or indifference by some who lionized the gunman as a folk hero.
—Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
This can manifest as indifference to employee concerns or an inability to see things from their perspective.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
The first part of the novel is taken up by her pursuit of Marlowe’s attention, which persists despite his initial indifference to her.
—Laila Lalami, The Atlantic, 15 Jan. 2025
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Phillips Payson O’Brien, The Atlantic, 13 Jan. 2025
Many shared their frustration with UnitedHealthcare's practices, and Thompson's death was met with cheers or indifference by some who lionized the gunman as a folk hero.
—Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
This can manifest as indifference to employee concerns or an inability to see things from their perspective.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
The first part of the novel is taken up by her pursuit of Marlowe’s attention, which persists despite his initial indifference to her.
—Laila Lalami, The Atlantic, 15 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for indifference
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“Indifference.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indifference. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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