All 5 Uses of
indifferent
in
Nectar in a Sieve
- We stared at the cruel sky, calm, blue, indifferent to our need.
Chpt 13 *indifferent = unsympathetic
- WHEN Kuti was gone-with a bland indifference that mocked our loss-the abundant grain grew ripe.†
Chpt 17
- A dozen or more children were playing there, dodging in and out of the traffic with a skill and indifference which I could not help admiring.†
Chpt 25
- "As you wish," she said indifferently, picking him up and handing him to me.†
Chpt 26
- "As I did before you came," said Puli indifferently.†
Chpt 27
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."