Synonyms of indifferent

120 similar words

Another word for indifferent is happy-go-lucky. Other synonyms of indifferent are laid-back, meh, devil-may-care, world-weary and uninterested.

Synonyms and similar words for indifferent

adjectiveAmbivalent; unconcerned; uninterested, apathetic.

insouciantCasually unconcerned; carefree, indifferent, nonchalant.
nonchalantIndifferent; unconcerned; behaving as if detached.
adiaphroistic
apatheticVoid of feeling; not susceptible of deep emotion.
apathisticalApathetic; unemotional.
blaséUnimpressed, indifferent, especially because of overfamiliarity.
blitheCasually careless or indifferent; showing a lack of concern; nonchalant.
deaf
cool
shiftless
dispassionateNot showing, and not affected by, emotion, bias, or prejudice.
dull
enervatedWeakened, debilitated or deprived of strength or vitality.
gallionic
halfheartedLacking full energy, effort, commitment, or resolve.
impassiveHaving, or revealing, no emotion.
ineffervescibleNot effervescible.
insensibleIncapable of mental feeling; indifferent.
jadedBored or lacking enthusiasm, typically after having been overexposed to, or having consumed too much of something.
languidOf a person or their actions, character, etc.: lacking drive, emotion, or enthusiasm; apathetic, listless, spiritless...
languorousLacking energy, spirit, liveliness or vitality; languid, lackadaisical.
lethargicIndifferent, apathetic.
listlessLacking energy, enthusiasm, or liveliness.
lackadaisicalShowing no interest, vigor, determination, or enthusiasm.
lotophagousRelating to the Lotophagi (lotus eaters).
lukewarmUnenthusiastic (about a proposal or an idea).
mehMediocre; lackluster; unexceptional; uninspiring.
mopeyGiven to moping; in a depressed condition, low in spirits; lackadaisical.
nonplussed USUnaffected, unfazed; unimpressed.
otioseOf a person, possessing a bored indolence.
phlegmaticNot easily excited to action or passion; calm; sluggish.
pococuranteApathetic, indifferent or nonchalant.
spiritlessLacking energy, drive, motivation or emotion. Enervated.
supineReluctant to take action due to indifference or moral weakness; apathetic or passive towards something.
tepidUninterested; exhibiting little passion or eagerness; lukewarm.
torpidLazy, lethargic or apathetic.
unarousedNot aroused.
uncaringCharacterized by a lack of care; not caring.
unconcernedIndifferent and having no interest; aloof.
unenthusiasticWithout enthusiasm; unexcited.
unimpressibleNot impressible; not sensitive; apathetic.
uninterestedNot interested; indifferent, not concerned.
unlivelyNot lively.
unmovedNot affected emotionally, or not showing emotion.
untouchedNot influenced, affected or swayed.
unzealousNot zealous.
world-wearyBored with life.
heartless rareListless, unenthusiastic.
Laodicean archaicHalf-hearted or apathetic, especially with regards to religion or politics.
torpedinous archaicStupefying; dull; torpid.

adjectiveIndicating or reflecting a lack of concern or care.

laid-backRelaxed and easy‐going; demonstrating an absence of stress or worry.
airy
at ease
at peace
carefreeWithout cares or worries; free of concern or worries; without difficulty.
casualCareless.
chillCalm, relaxed, easygoing.
devil-may-careCarefree, reckless, irresponsible.
easy-breezyLaid-back and uncomplicated.
easygoingCalm, relaxed, casual and informal.
happy-go-luckyCarefree or untroubled.
leisurelyCharacterized by leisure; taking plenty of time; unhurried.
lightheartedEnjoyably lacking of seriousness, not grave.
loose
mellowCheerful, genial, jovial, merry; also, easygoing, laid-back, calm, relaxed.
offhand
relaxedFree from tension or anxiety; at ease; leisurely.
sereneWithout worry or anxiety; unaffected by disturbance.
soluteRelaxed; hence, cheerful, merry.
tranquil
unanxiousNot anxious.
unbotheredNot bothered, serene.
undisturbed
unruffled
untroubledWithout worries; free from care.
unworriedFree of worries.
careless archaicFree from care; unworried, without anxiety.
wanton obsoletePlayful, sportive; merry or carefree.

adjectiveMediocre (usually used negatively in modern usage).

lacklusterNot exceptional; not worthy of special merit, attention, or interest; having no vitality.
ordinaryHaving no special characteristics or function; everyday, common, mundane; often deprecatory.
averageNeither very good nor very bad; rated somewhere in the middle of all others in the same category.
comme ci comme çaNeither good nor bad; so so; tolerable, passable, indifferent.
crappy
moderate
decent
mediocreNot excellent or outstanding, usually disappointingly so.
mid slangMediocre; of middling quality.
middlingOf intermediate or average size, position, or quality; mediocre.
no great shakesSomething unexceptional, not noteworthy or special.
nothing to write home aboutNot exceptional; not noteworthy or especially good.
not worth writing home aboutBeing nothing to write home about; unremarkable and mediocre.
OK
okayishSomewhat okay; tolerable.
pedestrianOrdinary, dull; everyday; unexceptional.
unexceptionalNot exceptional.
uninspiringNot inspiring.
shitty vulgar
so-so informalNeither good nor bad; tolerable, passable, indifferent.
ok-ok IndiaNeither good nor bad; passable.
tolerableModerate in degree; mediocre; passable, acceptable or so-so.
whateverUnexceptional or unimportant; blah.

adjectiveUnbiased, impartial, judging fairly.

objectiveNot influenced by the strong emotions or prejudices.
unbiasedImpartial or without bias or prejudice.
candidImpartial and free from prejudice.
coldDispassionate; not prejudiced or partisan; impartial.
clinical
detachedHaving or showing no bias or emotional involvement; disinterested.
equitableFair, just, or impartial.
evenhandedFair and impartial; unbiased; just.
fairhandedEvenhanded, unbiased, just; treating all equally.
fair-mindedImpartial and unbiased.
disinterestedHaving no interest or stake in the outcome, and no conflicts of interest; free of bias, impartial.
impartialTreating all parties, rivals, or disputants equally; not partial; not biased.
neuterNeutral; on neither side; neither one thing nor another.
neutralFavoring neither the supporting nor opposing viewpoint of a topic of debate; unbiased.
nonalignedNeutral; impartial.
nonpartialNot partial.
nonpartisanNot partisan; impartial and unbiased.
nonpersonalNot personal; impartial.
unbigotedNot bigoted.

Meaning of indifferent

adjective Ambivalent; unconcerned; uninterested, apathetic.
adjective Indicating or reflecting a lack of concern or care.
adjective Mediocre (usually used negatively in modern usage).

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Questions about synonyms of indifferent

What is another word for indifferent?: Indifferent has 120 synonyms on Word.ws, such as happy-go-lucky, laid-back, meh, devil-may-care, world-weary, uninterested, jaded and apathetic.
What does indifferent mean?: Indifferent means ambivalent; unconcerned; uninterested, apathetic.

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