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indifferente

/in.dif.feˈrɛn.te/adjective · masculineB2
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Meaning

indifferent, uninterested, cold

  • indifferent, detached
  • of no importance, all the same

In a sentence

Lei è sempre così indifferente verso tutti.

She is always so indifferent toward everyone.

Ti è indifferente se andiamo domani?

Does it make no difference to you if we go tomorrow?

Non sono indifferente a quello che dici.

I’m not indifferent to what you’re saying.

Word forms (4)
WordWord forms
indifferentemasculine · singular
indifferentefeminine · singular
indifferentimasculine · plural
indifferentifeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Use with a person plus a/verso: Mi è indifferente; Sono indifferente a tutto. Don't use per for the target of indifference.
  • For emotional coldness toward someone, freddo or distaccato can sound more natural; indifferente often stresses lack of concern.
  • It commonly appears in impersonal patterns: È indifferente se..., Mi è indifferente. This is very common in everyday Italian.

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