indifference
noun/ɪnˈdɪfərəns/
Frequency rank: #9,155 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
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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