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in|dif|fer|ent «ihn DIHF uhr uhnt, -DIHF ruhnt», adjective.
1. not caring one way or the other; having or showing no interest: »

indifferent to an admirer. I enjoyed the trip but she was indifferent.

 SYNONYM(S): apathetic, unconcerned.
2. impartial; neutral; without preference: »

The Supreme Court makes indifferent decisions. These mighty cliffs…Indifferent to the sun or snow (Scott). He the indifferent judge of all (Robert Southey).

 SYNONYM(S): unbiased, disinterested, fair.
3. not mattering much; unimportant: »

The time for starting is indifferent to me.

4. neither good nor bad; just fair: »

an indifferent ballplayer.

SYNONYM(S): mediocre.
5. rather bad; poor: »

Her indifferent state of health…prevents her being in town (Jane Austen).

6. neutral in chemical, electrical, or magnetic quality.
7. Biology. undifferentiated; not specialized: »

indifferent cells.

╂[< Latin indifferēns, -entis < in- not + differēns differing]

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