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- [in-dif-er-uh nt, -dif-ruh nt]
- /ɪnˈdɪf ər ənt, -ˈdɪf rənt/
- /ɪnˈdɪfrəntli/
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- [in-dif-er-uh nt, -dif-ruh nt]
- /ɪnˈdɪf ər ənt, -ˈdɪf rənt/
Definitions of indifferently word
- adjective indifferently without interest or concern; not caring; apathetic: his indifferent attitude toward the suffering of others. 1
- adjective indifferently having no bias, prejudice, or preference; impartial; disinterested. 1
- adjective indifferently neither good nor bad in character or quality; average; routine: an indifferent specimen. 1
- adjective indifferently not particularly good, important, etc.; unremarkable; unnotable: an indifferent success; an indifferent performance. 1
- adjective indifferently of only moderate amount, extent, etc. 1
- adjective indifferently not making a difference, or mattering, one way or the other. 1
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Origin of indifferently
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English (adj.) < Latin indifferent- (stem of indifferēns). See in-3, different
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Parts of speech for Indifferently
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indifferently popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for indifferently
adv indifferently
- inadequately — not adequate or sufficient; inept or unsuitable.
- poorly — in a poor manner or way: The team played poorly.
- nonchalantly — coolly unconcerned, indifferent, or unexcited; casual: His nonchalant manner infuriated me.
- casually — happening by chance; fortuitous: a casual meeting.
- coolly — moderately cold; neither warm nor cold: a rather cool evening.
adverb indifferently
- uninterested — having or showing no feeling of interest; indifferent.
- hyperresponsive — responding especially readily and sympathetically to appeals, efforts, influences, etc.: a responsive government.
- apathetically — having or showing little or no emotion: apathetic behavior.
- sympathetic — characterized by, proceeding from, exhibiting, or feeling sympathy; sympathizing; compassionate: a sympathetic listener.
- unconcerned — not involved or interested; disinterested.
Antonyms for indifferently
adverb indifferently
- caringly — In a caring manner.
- exceptionally — To a greater degree than normal; unusually.
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