gleichgültig

indifferent, apathetic

adjective GLAYKH-guel-tikh Rare

Also means

unconcerned, impassive

Usage Note

Gleichgültig literally means 'equally valid' (nothing matters more than anything else) and describes emotional indifference. It is negative when directed at other people's suffering, but neutral in phrases like mir gleichgültig (I don't care / it's all the same to me).

Examples

"Seine Gleichgültigkeit gegenüber dem Schicksal anderer war erschreckend."

Natural Translation

His indifference to the fate of others was alarming.

Literal Translation

His indifference towards the fate of others was alarming.

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