indifference

Definition

The state of being indifferent.

Etymology

From Middle French indifférence, from Late Latin indifferentia. By surface analysis, in- + difference.

Example Sentences

• ""I do not care for them; I would not have them now," cried Lady Penrhyn; "it is only your affection I care for. Do not suppose, for a moment, that I wish for the tables when you do not: oh, no! my only concern was for your indifference. But I am content if you tell me I was mistaken.""
• "His daughter's indifference towards the sexist group made him wonder if she felt no empathy for the bullied."
• "I wish the consequences of this moment for young women punctured the apparent indifference of so many men and boys I saw that day."