Definition of "indifferent" in Anglais

adjective

1. Ambivalent; unconcerned; uninterested, apathetic.

   • He was indifferent to the proposal, since it didn’t affect him, either way.

2. Indicating or reflecting a lack of concern or care.

   • She responded with an indifferent shrug.

3. Mediocre (usually used negatively in modern usage).

   • The long distance and the indifferent roads made the journey impossible.
   • The Blue Jays' performance has been indifferent this season.

4. Having no preference.

   • I am indifferent between the two plans.

5. (dated) Unbiased, impartial, judging fairly.

6. Not making a difference; without significance or importance.

   • Even if one appliance consumes an indifferent amount of energy when left on stand-by overnight, together they can represent 10% of the electricity demand of a household.

7. (mechanics) Being in the state of neutral equilibrium.

8. (obsolete) Not different, matching.

noun

1. A person who is indifferent or apathetic.

adverb

1. (obsolete) To some extent, in some degree (intermediate between very and not at all); moderately, tolerably, fairly.

   • The face of the Moon appearing to me to be full of indifferent high mountains.

2. (obsolete) Without distinction or preference for some over others.