Meaning of the word "indifferent"
indifferent
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