indifferent
To some extent, in some degreeTo some extent, in some degree (intermediate between very and not at all); moderately, tolerably, fairly.
» He seems to be indifferent to politics.
Politik scheint ihm gleichgültig zu sein. — Pfirsichbaeumchen
Politik scheint ihn nicht zu interessieren. — Pfirsichbaeumchen
Він, здається, байдужий до політики. — deniko
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2 senses(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.
(obsolete)Without distinction or preference for some over others.
Examples
104 sentencesHe seems to be indifferent to politics.
Він, здається, байдужий до політики. — deniko
dePolitik scheint ihm gleichgültig zu sein. — Pfirsichbaeumchen
My husband is indifferent to his clothes.
Lots of people in Japan are indifferent to politics.
ruМногие люди в Японии равнодушны к политике. — odexed
Tom seemed indifferent.
Tom is indifferent.
Origin
From Old French indifferent, from Latin indifferens. By surface analysis, in- + different.From Old French indifferent, from Latin indifferens. By surface analysis, in- + different.
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