indifferences
States of uncaring
Indifferences is the plural of indifference—instances or varieties of not caring.
The plural appears when distinguishing types or occasions: The small indifferences of daily life can accumulate into something larger.
More commonly, indifference appears as an uncountable noun describing a general state of apathy or lack of concern.
Absence of feeling
- detachmentSeparation or emotional uninvolvement
- unconcernAbsence of worry
- coldnessLow temperature state
- aloofnessEmotional unavailability, standoffishness
dispassion · numbness · disinterest · nonchalance · callousness · insensitivity · impassivity · stoicism
Rejection of objective meaning
- stoicismUncomplaining acceptance of difficulty
- ataraxiaImperturbable peace of mind
- equanimityUnshakable mental steadiness
- detachmentSeparation or emotional uninvolvement
renunciation · nonattachment · transcendence · dispassion · serenity · acceptance · fatalism · quietism
State of taking sides
- amoralityLacking ethical concern
- relativismContext-dependent truth doctrine
- complacencyUncritical satisfaction with oneself
- toleranceWillingness to accept difference
permissiveness · resignation · acceptance · acquiescence · passivity · bystander · complicity · inaction
Failure to provide care
- dismissivenessAttitude of casual disregard
- marginalizationRelegation to powerless periphery
- exclusionBeing barred from participation
- overlookingFailing to see or consider
disregard · snubbing · slighting · ignoring · ostracism · rejection · abandonment · inattention
apathy
Absence of feeling
- detachmentSeparation or emotional uninvolvement
- unconcernAbsence of worry
- coldnessLow temperature state
aloofness · dispassion · numbness · disinterest · nonchalance · callousness · insensitivity · impassivity · stoicism · remoteness
nihilism
Rejection of objective meaning
- stoicismUncomplaining acceptance of difficulty
- ataraxiaImperturbable peace of mind
- equanimityUnshakable mental steadiness
detachment · renunciation · nonattachment · transcendence · dispassion · serenity · acceptance · fatalism · quietism · contemplation
neutrality
State of taking sides
- amoralityLacking ethical concern
- relativismContext-dependent truth doctrine
- complacencyUncritical satisfaction with oneself
tolerance · permissiveness · resignation · acceptance · acquiescence · passivity · bystander · complicity · inaction · silence
neglect
Failure to provide care
- dismissivenessAttitude of casual disregard
- marginalizationRelegation to powerless periphery
- exclusionBeing barred from participation
overlooking · disregard · snubbing · slighting · ignoring · ostracism · rejection · abandonment · inattention · thoughtlessness
indifferencespassions
Intense driving emotions
fervor · ardor · enthusiasms · intensities · zeal
indifferencesinterests
What engages or benefits
involvements · engagements · curiosities · fascinations · attentiveness
indifferencesconcerns
Sources of worry
cares · sympathies · devotions · commitments · dedications
- depraved indifferenceCriminal disregard for life
- cosmic indifferenceNature's lack of intent