Monday, July 27, 2009

Fit the Description?

in·dif·fer·ent [you know who you are.]

[disclaimer: if you know someone who fits this description, please follow with prompt removal from all aspects of life and well-being. Disposable toxicity. Good riddance to bad rubbish!]


Pronunciation:\in-ˈdi-fərnt, -f(ə-)rənt\
Function: adjective

1: marked by impartiality: unbiased
2 a: that does not matter one way or the other b: of no importance or value one way or the other
3 a: marked by no special liking for or dislike of something b: marked by a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern for something : apathetic
4: being neither excessive nor inadequate : moderate
5 a: being neither good nor bad : mediocre b: being neither right nor wrong
6: characterized by lack of active quality : neutral
7 a: not differentiated b: capable of development in more than one direction ; especially : not yet embryologically determined

— in·dif·fer·ent·ly adverb
synonyms indifferent, unconcerned, incurious, aloof, detached, disinterested mean not showing or feeling interest. indifferent implies neutrality of attitude from lack of inclination, preference, or prejudice. unconcerned suggests a lack of sensitivity or regard for others' needs or troubles. incurious implies an inability to take a normal interest due to dullness of mind or to self-centeredness. aloof suggests a cool reserve arising from a sense of superiority or disdain for inferiors or from shyness. detached implies an objective attitude achieved through absence of prejudice or selfishness. disinterested implies a circumstantial freedom from concern for personal or especially financial advantage that enables one to judge or advise without bias.



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