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indifferenza

indifference

noun een-dee-feh-REN-tsah Rare
Mind & Emotions Attitudes

Origin: From Latin indifferentia, from in- (not) + differens (differing).

Also means

apathy

Usage Note

Indifferenza denotes a lack of interest or emotional neutrality. It is often paired with mostrare or trattare con (trattare qualcuno con indifferenza — 'to treat someone with indifference'). Do not confuse with noncuranza (carelessness) — indifferenza implies a deliberate or emotional detachment.

Examples

"La sua indifferenza mi ha ferito profondamente."

Natural Translation

His indifference hurt me deeply.

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