1. The trait of lacking enthusiasm for or interest in things generally
   "His indifference was evident in his monotone voice";
   - apathy, numbness, spiritlessness
    
2. Apathy demonstrated by an absence of emotional reactions
   "The defendant's indifference throughout the trial was noted by the jury";
   - emotionlessness, impassivity, impassiveness, phlegm, stolidity, unemotionality
    
3. The trait of remaining calm and seeming not to care; a casual lack of concern
   "He responded to the criticism with indifference, shrugging it off";
   - nonchalance, unconcern
    
4. Unbiased impartial unconcern
   "The judge's indifference to public opinion allowed for a fair trial"

Derived forms: indifferences

Type of: apathy, carefreeness, passiveness, passivity, unconcern

Encyclopedia: Indifference