different between inattention vs indifference

inattention

English

Etymology

From French inattention

Noun

inattention (countable and uncountable, plural inattentions)

  1. Lack of attention, or failure to pay attention
    Synonyms: disregard, heedlessness, neglect
  2. An act of neglect; failure of courtesy.

Translations

References

  • inattention in The Century Dictionary, New York, N.Y.: The Century Co., 1911.
  • inattention in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913.

Anagrams

  • intentation

French

Etymology

in- +? attention.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /i.na.t??.sj??/

Noun

inattention f (plural inattentions)

  1. inattention

Further reading

  • “inattention” in Trésor de la langue française informatisé (The Digitized Treasury of the French Language).

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indifference

English

Etymology

From Middle French indifférence, from Late Latin indifferentia

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /?n?d?f.??ns/, /?n?d?f.?.??ns/
  • Hyphenation: in?dif?fer?ence

Noun

indifference (countable and uncountable, plural indifferences)

  1. The state of being indifferent.
  2. Unbiased impartiality.
  3. Unemotional apathy.
    His daughter's indifference towards the sexist group made him wonder if she was even human.
  4. A lack of enthusiasm.
  5. Unconcerned nonchalance.

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