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indifference

/ɪnˈdɪf.ər.əns/

/ɪnˈdɪf.ɚ.əns/

indifferencenoun

indifferences

Translations

impartialitéAbsence de parti pris; emploi plus soutenu ou contextuel.

The referee’s indifference ensured the game was judged fairly.

L’impartialité de l’arbitre a permis de juger le match équitablement.

indifférenceManque d’intérêt, de préoccupation ou de sympathie.

Her indifference to the plight of the homeless was evident in her dismissive remarks.

Son indifférence à la détresse des sans-abri était évidente dans ses remarques méprisantes.

insignifianceEmploi rare : idée de peu d’importance ou de non-pertinence.

The indifference of the outcome made the entire debate seem pointless.

L’insignifiance du résultat a rendu tout le débat vain.

Additional translations

neutralitéVariante possible dans certains contextes de non-parti pris.

Definitions

Lack of interest, concern, or sympathy.

Her indifference to the plight of the homeless was evident in her dismissive remarks.

Unimportance or insignificance.

The indifference of the outcome made the entire debate seem pointless.

Neutrality or lack of bias; impartiality.

The referee’s indifference ensured the game was judged fairly.

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Antonyms

indifferenceadjective

/ɪnˈdɪf.ər.əns/

/ɪnˈdɪf.ɚ.əns/

Attributive noun use before another noun (e.g., “indifference curve”).

Translations

indifférenceEmploi attributif, notamment en économie.

Economists often illustrate preferences with an indifference curve.

Les économistes illustrent souvent les préférences à l’aide d’une courbe d’indifférence.

Definitions

Relating to or characterized by indifference; used attributively before another noun.

Economists often illustrate preferences with an indifference curve.