indifferent
Neither caring nor invested
Indifferent means having no particular interest or concern—neither for nor against.
An indifferent voter doesn't care who wins.
An indifferent shrug conveys lack of engagement.
The word can also mean mediocre or unremarkable: The food was indifferent at best.
To be indifferent to something is to be unmoved by it: She seemed indifferent to his apology.
Feeling no worry
- uncaringLacking emotional concern
- uninterestedLacking curiosity or concern
- disinterestedFree from personal stakes
- detachedApart or uninvolved
nonchalant · unmoved · emotionless · unresponsive · listless · impassive · aloof · cold
Showing no preference
- unbiasedFree from prejudice
- objectivePurpose or goal
- nonpartisanNot aligned politically
- dispassionateFree from emotional involvement
uninvolved · evenhanded · fair · balanced · unprejudiced · equitable · detached · disinterested
Lacking outward feeling
- unflappableImpossible to disturb
- imperturbableIncapable of being upset
- phlegmaticUnemotionally calm, slow-reacting
- composedCalm and self-possessed
unruffled · collected · self-controlled · equanimous · placid · serene · stoical · stolid
Arithmetic mean or ordinary
- unremarkableNot worthy of comment
- ordinaryStandard, unremarkable
- middlingOf moderate quality
- passableMinimally sufficient quality
adequate · so-so · run-of-the-mill · undistinguished · forgettable · unexceptional · fair · moderate
Mildly warm temperature
- tepidMildly warm, lacking intensity
- halfheartedLacking sincere commitment
- coolCalm or fashionable
- perfunctoryDone with minimal effort
lackluster · muted · subdued · unexcited · passive · uninspired · token · cursory
Not having chosen
- uncertainNot firmly known
- tornPulled into pieces
- conflictedEmotionally at odds
- waveringShowing unsteady resolve
hesitant · equivocal · noncommittal · unsure · irresolute · fence-sitting · mixed · wishy-washy
unconcerned
Feeling no worry
- uncaringLacking emotional concern
- uninterestedLacking curiosity or concern
- disinterestedFree from personal stakes
detached · nonchalant · unmoved · emotionless · unresponsive · listless · impassive · aloof · cold · numb
impartial
Showing no preference
- unbiasedFree from prejudice
- objectivePurpose or goal
- nonpartisanNot aligned politically
dispassionate · uninvolved · evenhanded · fair · balanced · unprejudiced · equitable · detached · disinterested · uncommitted
unemotional
Lacking outward feeling
- unflappableImpossible to disturb
- imperturbableIncapable of being upset
- phlegmaticUnemotionally calm, slow-reacting
composed · unruffled · collected · self-controlled · equanimous · placid · serene · stoical · stolid · unmoved
average
Arithmetic mean or ordinary
- unremarkableNot worthy of comment
- ordinaryStandard, unremarkable
- middlingOf moderate quality
passable · adequate · so-so · run-of-the-mill · undistinguished · forgettable · unexceptional · fair · moderate · tolerable
lukewarm
Mildly warm temperature
- tepidMildly warm, lacking intensity
- halfheartedLacking sincere commitment
- coolCalm or fashionable
perfunctory · lackluster · muted · subdued · unexcited · passive · uninspired · token · cursory · mechanical
undecided
Not having chosen
- uncertainNot firmly known
- tornPulled into pieces
- conflictedEmotionally at odds
wavering · hesitant · equivocal · noncommittal · unsure · irresolute · fence-sitting · mixed · wishy-washy · vacillating
- speaking stylesarticulate, blunt, candid, conversational, casual
- emotionsjoy, anger, fear, sadness, love
- moodshappy, sad, angry, anxious, excited
- attitudespositive, negative, ambition, apathy, curiosity
- indifferenceapathy, unconcern, disinterest, nonchalance, disregard
- traitshonesty, ambitious, brave, calm, kindness
indifferentcaring
Showing kind concern
concerned · passionate · interested · attentive · involved
indifferentpassionate
Intensely emotional or enthusiastic
fervent · enthusiastic · ardent · zealous · keen
indifferentexcellent
Of superior quality
exceptional · outstanding · superior · brilliant · fine
- depraved indifferenceCriminal disregard for life
- cosmic indifferenceNature's lack of intent