indifferent

indifferente

Che non si interessa a qualcosa e non si preoccupa di ciò che gli accade.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Come si usa: indifferent to someone/something (The manager seemed indifferent to our complaints.)

Sinonimi: unconcerned, uninterested, apathetic

Contrari: concerned, interested

Espressioni comuni: indifferent attitude, remain indifferent, indifferent to something

mediocre

Non molto buono, anche se non del tutto cattivo.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Sinonimi: mediocre, average

Contrari: excellent

Espressioni comuni: indifferent performance, indifferent quality, indifferent service

indifferente

Che accetta entrambe le possibilità senza preferirne una all’altra.

In inglese semplice: 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?

Come si usa: 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.)

Sinonimi: neutral

Espressioni comuni: indifferent between options, completely indifferent