indifference
noun/ɪnˈdɪfərəns/
Frequency rank: #9,155 most common English word
Meaning
lack of interest, concern, or sympathy toward something or someone.
Example sentence
Her indifference toward the suffering of others shocked everyone in the room.
Synonyms & related words
- apathy
- unconcern
- detachment
- coldness
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