прилагательное 1) безразличный, равнодушный, индифферентный Например: He is rather indifferent about this problem. — Он довольно равнодушно относится к этой проблеме. to remain indifferent — оставаться равнодушным Синоним(ы): impassive 2) а) беспристрастный, незаинтересованный, нейтральный; независимый (о человеке) Синоним(ы): impartial, unprejudiced, unbiased, impartial, disinterested б) справедливый, непредвзятый, объективный (о высказывании, правиле) Например: The law in that point is very good and indifferent. — В этом отношении закон хорош и справедлив. 3) маловажный, незначительный, не имеющий значения Синоним(ы): insignificant, trifling, unimportant 4) а) посредственный б) [используется в разговорной речи] плохой, неважный Например: Her indifferent state of health unhappily prevents her being in town. — Из-за плохого самочувствия она не может находиться в городе.
adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French or Latin; Anglo-French, from Latin indifferent-, indifferens, from in- + different-, differens, present participle of differre to be different — more at differ 1. marked by impartiality; unbiased 2. a. that does not matter one way or the other b. of no importance or value one way or the other 3. a. marked by no special liking for or dislike of something Example: indifferent about which task he was given b. marked by a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern for something; apathetic Example: indifferent to suffering and poverty 4. being neither excessive nor inadequate; moderate Example: hills of indifferent size 5. a. being neither good nor bad; mediocre Example: does indifferent work b. being neither right nor wrong 6. characterized by lack of active quality; neutral Example: an indifferent chemical 7. a. not differentiated Example: indifferent tissues of the human body b. capable of development in more than one direction; especially not yet embryologically determined • indifferently adverb Synonyms: indifferent, unconcerned, incurious, aloof, detached, disinterested mean not showing or feeling interest. indifferent implies neutrality of attitude from lack of inclination, preference, or prejudice Example: indifferent to the dictates of fashion. unconcerned suggests a lack of sensitivity or regard for others' needs or troubles Example: unconcerned about the homeless. incurious implies an inability to take a normal interest due to dullness of mind or to self-centeredness Example: incurious about the world. aloof suggests a cool reserve arising from a sense of superiority or disdain for inferiors or from shyness Example: aloof from his coworkers. detached implies an objective attitude achieved through absence of prejudice or selfishness Example: observed family gatherings with detached amusement. disinterested implies a circumstantial freedom from concern for personal or especially financial advantage that enables one to judge or advise without bias Example: judged by a panel of disinterested observers.