indifference
nounA lack of interest, concern, or strong preference.
Lack of interest or concern
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Clear all filtersA lack of interest, concern, or strong preference.
Lack of interest or concern
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A lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern.
The distance between what someone hopes to attain and their present resources or circumstances.
Distance between hopes and circumstances
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To reduce hostility and gain goodwill by persuasion or resolving differences.
A departure from an expected course, standard, or pattern.
Departure from a standard
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To recognize or show the features that make things distinct.
Recognize or show differences
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Able to notice and judge important differences or qualities.
Showing keen judgment
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A difference or inconsistency between things that should agree.
Difference where agreement is expected
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Able to recognize fine differences in quality or character.
Sensitive to fine distinctions
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A substantial difference or inequality.
A difference that sets things apart, or an achievement that makes someone stand out.
Difference that separates
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A separation or difference in course, development, or opinion.
So similar that a meaningful difference cannot be recognized.
A difference in amount, status, treatment, or opportunity between people or things.
Able to replace one another in use without an important difference.
An unwillingness to accept beliefs, behavior, or people different from one's own.
Refusal to accept differences
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Unwilling to accept views, behavior, or people regarded as different or objectionable.
Unwilling to accept differences
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To help opposing parties discuss their differences and work toward an agreement.
Help parties reach agreement
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An appearance of relaxed ease or lack of concern.
A subtle difference in meaning, expression, or tone.
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