Gleichgültigkeit

indifference

noun GLYKH-guel-tikh-kite Less Common

Also means

apathy

Usage Note

Gleichgültigkeit is indifference, the state of not caring either way, from gleichgültig ('all the same'). It often carries a faintly critical note, as in Gleichgültigkeit gegenüber dem Leid anderer.

Examples

"Ihre Gleichgültigkeit gegenüber Politik überraschte mich."

Natural Translation

Her indifference towards politics surprised me.

Literal Translation

Her indifference towards politics surprised me.

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