Synonyms of indifference

indifference

noun

in-ˈdi-f(ə-)rən(t)s 

as in disregard

lack of interest or concern

an alarming indifference toward the well-being of his own children

Synonyms & Similar Words

• disregard
• unconcern
• nonchalance
• apathy
• insouciance
• casualness
• complacence
• disinterestedness
• incuriosity
• torpor
• carelessness
• recklessness
• lukewarmness
• incuriousness
• unawareness
• lethargy
• coldness
• heedlessness
• tepidity
• callousness
• detachment
• tepidness
• aloofness
• dispassion
• impassivity
• stoicism
• insensitivity
• impassiveness
• hardness
• stolidity
• halfheartedness
• listlessness
• callosity
• hard-heartedness
• phlegm
• bloodlessness
• cool

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• concern
• interest
• regard
• awareness
• attention
• curiosity
• sensitivity
• attentiveness
• keenness
• prejudice
• bias
• conscientiousness
• partiality
• desire
• zeal
• warmth
• heedfulness
• vehemence
• ardor
• passion
• warmheartedness
• fervency

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of indifference

But this time, what was most bizarre to Andress before the Home Run Derby, and a live audience of 40,000, was her indifference. —Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 5 Mar. 2025

Meanwhile, employees may misinterpret a company’s focus on metrics as indifference to their personal growth. —Glenn Llopis, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025

For example, prior to 2020, there was much more indifference as to how companies monitored our activities. —Michael Ashley, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025

Instead, Butler acted out with indifference toward the Heat season to the degree that he was suspended by the Heat three times without pay before being dealt to the Warriors at the Feb. 6 NBA trading deadline. —Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2025