Indifferent Meaning

There are 10 meaning(s) for word Indifferent

Meaning 1 : characterized by a lack of partiality

    Example : a properly indifferent jury

    Synonyms : unbiased,  unbiassed
Meaning 2 : (usually followed by `to') unwilling or refusing to pay heed

    Synonyms : deaf
Meaning 3 : (often followed by `to') lacking importance; not mattering one way or the other

    Example : whether you choose to do it or not is a matter that is quite immaterial (or indifferent),what others think is altogether indifferent to him

    Synonyms : immaterial
Meaning 4 : marked by a lack of interest

    Example : the universe is neither hostile nor friendly; it is simply indifferent

    Synonyms : apathetic
Meaning 5 : being neither good nor bad

    Example : an indifferent performance,a gifted painter but an indifferent actor

    Synonyms : so-so
Meaning 6 : having only a limited ability to react chemically; chemically inactive

    Example : an indifferent chemical in a reaction

    Synonyms : inert,  neutral
Meaning 7 : fairly poor to not very good

    Example : has an indifferent singing voice,has indifferent qualifications for the job

Meaning 8 : marked by no especial liking or dislike or preference for one thing over another

    Example : indifferent about which book you would give them,was indifferent to their acceptance or rejection of her invitation

Meaning 9 : neither too great nor too little

    Example : a couple of indifferent hills to climb

Meaning 10 : showing no care or concern in attitude or action

    Example : indifferent to the sufferings of others,indifferent to her plea