All 7 Uses of
indifferent
in
Inkheart
- He was usually gazing out of the window indifferently, as if he were looking straight through the mountains and trees, houses and rocky slopes passing by outside.†
indifferently = in a manner that is without interest
- "From now on, Silvertongue," continued Capricorn, his voice still sounding as indifferent as if he were talking about the weather, "from now on, Basta will be your daughter's personal shadow.†
indifferent = without interest
- With every appearance of indifference, Capricorn turned his back to him.†
- ...even if he was taking great pains to hide his concern under a mask of indifference.
*indifference = lacking concern
- With it, he seemed to have brushed off his anger — his pale, indifferent eyes no longer showed rage, hatred, or fear.†
indifferent = without interest
- Capricorn turned his back, looking indifferent.†
- He didn't let her see his sympathy, of course, but hid it behind a mask of mockery and indifference, just as she hid her despair behind rage.†
Definition:
without interest
in 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."