apparent indifference

Frequency: 7.08.9 per million words

A lack of interest that seems real but may not be.

indifferenceADJECTIVE + NOUN

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apparent

Examples (10)

  • His apparent indifference to the criticism surprised everyone.
  • She maintained an apparent indifference despite her inner turmoil.
  • The student's apparent indifference worried his teachers.
  • They reacted with apparent indifference to the shocking news.
  • Despite his apparent indifference, he cared deeply about the outcome.
  • The government showed apparent indifference to the public's concerns.
  • Her apparent indifference was just a coping mechanism.
  • He cultivated an apparent indifference to hide his true feelings.
  • The team's apparent indifference to the loss was misleading.
  • His cool demeanor conveyed an apparent indifference that was hard to penetrate.