indifferent
gb/ɪndˈɪfɹənt/ us/ɪndˈɪfɹənt/
B1
Inglés
~ 3200
közömbös, nem érdekel, közepes, középszerű, mindegy, semleges
B1
1
közömbös
B2
nem érdekel
A2
Patrón de uso:
[someone] is indifferent to [something]
She seemed indifferent to the outcome of the game.
Úgy tűnt, közömbös számára a meccs kimenetele.
He was indifferent to the cold weather and went out without a coat.
Nem törődött a hideg idővel, és kabát nélkül ment ki.
The manager appeared indifferent to the employees’ complaints.
I tried to get her attention, but she remained indifferent.
They are indifferent to politics and rarely vote.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
He is indifferent to sports.
Nem érdekli a sport.
She is indifferent to the news.
Nem érdeklik a hírek.
I am indifferent to the food here.
They are indifferent to the noise.
We are indifferent to the weather.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'indifferent' with 'different'. They are unrelated in meaning.
Significado
Not caring or concerned
Colocaciones
remain indifferent
|seem indifferent
|indifferent attitude
|indifferent to criticism
Sinónimos
uninterested (Suggests a lack of curiosity or engagement; may be due to boredom rather than deliberate neutrality.)
|
apathetic (Implies a deeper emotional detachment or lack of feeling.)
Antónimos
concerned (Implies caring about or feeling worried about something.)
|
interested (Shows active curiosity or engagement.)
Temas
emotions
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definición
Not caring about or interested in something.
Showing no interest, enthusiasm, or concern about something or someone.
B2
2
közepes
A2
középszerű
B2
Patrón de uso:
[something] is indifferent in quality
The meal was acceptable but rather indifferent.
Az étel elfogadható volt, de elég középszerű.
Her performance in the play was indifferent compared to last year.
A színdarabban nyújtott alakítása a tavalyihoz képest középszerű volt.
The service at that restaurant is usually indifferent.
The book received indifferent reviews from critics.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The movie was indifferent.
A film közepes volt.
The food was indifferent.
Az étel közepes volt.
His work is indifferent this week.
The weather is indifferent today.
Significado
Of average or poor quality
Colocaciones
indifferent results
|indifferent performance
|indifferent quality
Sinónimos
mediocre (Directly implies average or below-average quality.)
|
so-so (Informal way of saying average quality.)
Antónimos
excellent (Significantly above average in quality.)
|
outstanding (Exceptional and impressive in quality.)
Temas
evaluation
|arts
|core_vocabulary
Definición
Not good and not bad; just okay.
Neither very good nor very bad; mediocre in quality or performance.
B2
3
Patrón de uso:
[someone] is indifferent between [option1] and [option2]
I’m indifferent between tea and coffee in the morning.
Reggel nekem mindegy, hogy teát vagy kávét iszom.
She remained indifferent in the dispute between her friends.
Semleges maradt a barátai közötti vitában.
He’s indifferent about which restaurant we choose.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
I am indifferent between pizza and pasta.
Nekem mindegy, hogy pizzát vagy tésztát eszünk.
She is indifferent about the game we play.
Neki mindegy, milyen játékot játszunk.
He is indifferent about where we go.
Significado
Having no preference between options
Colocaciones
indifferent between two options
|remain indifferent in choice
Sinónimos
neutral (Not supporting any side in a conflict or choice.)
|
unbiased (Free from personal preference or prejudice.)
Antónimos
partial (Showing preference toward one side or option.)
|
biased (Having an unfair preference for one option over another.)
Temas
decision-making
|core_vocabulary
Definición
Not liking one thing more than another.
Not favoring one choice over another; impartial or neutral in attitude.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
indifferent
AFI
GB/ɪndˈɪfɹənt/
US/ɪndˈɪfɹənt/
Sílabas y acento
in - dif - fer - ent (4 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (dif)
Formas de la palabra
Adjective
- Base: indifferent
Familia de palabras
Core family
indifference
noun B2
indifferently
adverb
Expresiones
be indifferent to
1/bˈi ɪndˈɪfɹənt tə/
fixed phrase
Not care about something
To not care about something or someone.
Ejemplos
- He is indifferent to other people’s opinions.
- She seemed indifferent to the criticism from her boss.
with indifferent grace
1/wˈɪθ ɪndˈɪfɹənt ɡɹˈeɪs/
fixed phrase
literary
Elegantly but without caring much
Done in a beautiful way but without much feeling or interest.
Ejemplos
- She danced with indifferent grace, as if the contest meant nothing to her.
- He played the piano with indifferent grace, barely looking at the keys.