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indifferenza

/in.dif.feˈrɛn.t͡sa/noun · feminineC1
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Meaning

indifference

In a sentence

La sua indifferenza mi fa davvero male.

His indifference really hurts me.

Perché rispondi con tanta indifferenza oggi?

Why are you answering with so much indifference today?

Non ho capito se era calma o indifferenza.

I didn't understand whether it was calmness or indifference.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
indifferenzafeminine · singular
indifferenzefeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Use indifferenza for emotional lack of concern; neutralità is more about not taking sides.
  • Common with verbs like mostrare, provare, suscitare, and lasciare nell'indifferenza.
  • Often followed by verso or nei confronti di: indifferenza verso gli altri.

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