Synonyms for indifferently


Grammar : Adv
Spell : in-dif-er-uhnt, -dif-ruhnt
Phonetic Transcription : ɪnˈdɪf ər ənt, -ˈdɪf rənt


Définition of indifferently

Origin :
  • c.1400, from indifferent + -ly (2).
  • adv rather badly
  • adv in an indifferent manner
Example sentences :
  • "You are welcome to your opinion," returned Robert, indifferently.
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • For I have seen a letter of his, and indifferently worded, as poorly spelt.
  • Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
  • "The lions have found that rhino," remarked Kingozi indifferently.
  • Extract from : « The Leopard Woman » by Stewart Edward White
  • "Better let him go on in his own way," remarked the Judge, indifferently.
  • Extract from : « The Underdog » by F. Hopkinson Smith
  • I recall but indifferently the lesser topics of conversation.
  • Extract from : « In the Valley » by Harold Frederic
  • Information seems to reach the Valley but indifferently, Sir John.
  • Extract from : « In the Valley » by Harold Frederic
  • I am that only Folly that so readily and indifferently bestows my benefits on all.
  • Extract from : « The Praise of Folly » by Desiderius Erasmus
  • And do you breed from them all indifferently, or do you take care to breed from the best only?
  • Extract from : « The Republic » by Plato
  • You say he is indifferently skilled with the sword, and, in addition, that he has a fever.
  • Extract from : « St. Martin's Summer » by Rafael Sabatini
  • “A life of variety,” observed the young man, politely if indifferently.
  • Extract from : « The Strollers » by Frederic S. Isham

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