Meaning of the word "indifferent"

indifferent

indifferent

Pronunciation: ɪn'dɪfərənt

characterized by a lack of partiality

[adjective]

Examples:

a properly indifferent jury

(usually followed by `to') unwilling or refusing to pay heed

[adjective]

(often followed by `to') lacking importance; not mattering one way or the other

[adjective]

Examples:

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

marked by a lack of interest

[adjective]

Examples:

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

being neither good nor bad

[adjective]

Examples:

an indifferent performance

a gifted painter but an indifferent actor

having only a limited ability to react chemically; chemically inactive

[adjective]

Examples:

an indifferent chemical in a reaction

fairly poor to not very good

[adjective]

Examples:

has an indifferent singing voice

has indifferent qualifications for the job

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

[adjective]

Examples:

indifferent about which book you would give them

was indifferent to their acceptance or rejection of her invitation

neither too great nor too little

[adjective]

Examples:

a couple of indifferent hills to climb

showing no care or concern in attitude or action

[adjective]

Examples:

indifferent to the sufferings of others

indifferent to her plea