indifferent

gleichgültig, desinteressiert

An etwas nicht interessiert und ohne Sorge darüber, was damit geschieht.

In einfachem Englisch: Not interested in something and not caring about what happens to it.

• He seemed indifferent to the news.
• Why are you so indifferent to her feelings?
• The public remained indifferent despite repeated warnings.

So benutzt man es: indifferent to someone/something (The manager seemed indifferent to our complaints.)

Synonyme: unconcerned, uninterested, apathetic

Gegenteile: concerned, interested

Häufige Wendungen: indifferent attitude, remain indifferent, indifferent to something

mittelmäßig

Nicht besonders gut, aber auch nicht völlig schlecht.

In einfachem Englisch: Not very good, although not completely bad.

• The food was indifferent.
• The team gave an indifferent performance yesterday.
• We paid too much for a meal of indifferent quality.

Synonyme: mediocre, average

Gegenteile: excellent

Häufige Wendungen: indifferent performance, indifferent quality, indifferent service

unentschieden, gleichgültig

Mit beiden Möglichkeiten gleichermaßen einverstanden, ohne eine davon vorzuziehen.

In einfachem Englisch: Equally willing to accept either choice, without wanting one more than the other.

• I am indifferent between the two options.
• He was indifferent as to which date we chose.
• Are you indifferent between tea and coffee?

So benutzt man es: indifferent between A and B (I am indifferent between taking the train and driving.); indifferent as to whether… (She is indifferent as to whether we meet indoors or outside.)

Synonyme: neutral

Häufige Wendungen: indifferent between options, completely indifferent