Definition of indifferently

indifferentlyadverb

thờ ơ

/ɪnˈdɪfrəntli//ɪnˈdɪfrəntli/

"Indifferently" comes from the Latin "indifferens," which literally means "not different." It combines the negative prefix "in-" with "differens," meaning "different." The word's journey through language reflects a shift in meaning. While originally referring to a lack of distinction, it evolved to describe a state of not caring or showing preference. This change likely arose from the idea that someone who is indifferent doesn't see a difference between options.

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in a way that shows you are not interested in or do not care about somebody/something

theo cách cho thấy bạn không quan tâm hoặc không quan tâm đến ai/cái gì

Example:
  • He shrugged indifferently.

    Anh nhún vai thờ ơ.

not very well; using little skill

không tốt lắm; sử dụng ít kỹ năng

Example:
  • The pictures were indifferently painted and poorly exhibited.

    Những bức tranh được vẽ một cách thờ ơ và trưng bày kém.

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