indiferență
indifference
Advanced Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/in.di.feˈren.t͡sə/
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Cultural Note
In Romanian emotional culture, indiferență is often considered worse than anger or hatred. The saying 'Opusul iubirii nu e ura, ci indiferența' (The opposite of love isn't hatred, but indifference) is widely cited. In a culture that values passionate emotional engagement, showing indiferență is perceived as deeply wounding.
📝 Example Sentences
Indiferența doare mai mult decât ura.
Indifference hurts more than hatred.
A tratat-o cu indiferență totală.
He treated her with total indifference.
Indiferența față de suferința altora e un păcat.
Indifference to others' suffering is a sin.