Both Uses of
indifferent
in
Dune
- The Fremen stood in a compact group, apparently indifferent.†
Book 2
- It approached his hand, a cautious step at a time while its companions waited in mock indifference.†
Book 2 *
Definition:
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(indifferent) without interestin various senses, including:
- unconcerned -- as in "She is indifferent to what is served to eat."
- unsympathetic -- as in "She is indifferent to his needs."
- not of good quality (which may imply average or poor quality depending upon context) -- as in "an indifferent performance"
- impartial -- as in "We need a judge who is indifferent."