indifferent state
[/ˌɪndɪˈfɜːrənt steɪt/]
nounpl: indifferent states
estado de indiferença
1. A condition or situation of neutrality, apathy, or lack of concern about something; a state where one neither favors nor opposes
After years of rejection, he fell into an indifferent state regarding his career prospects.
Após anos de rejeição, ele caiu em um estado de indiferença quanto às suas perspectivas de carreira.
2. In physics or mechanics, a state of equilibrium where an object is neither stable nor unstable
A sphere resting on a flat surface is in an indifferent state of equilibrium.
Uma esfera repousando sobre uma superfície plana está em um estado de equilíbrio indiferente.
3. An emotional or psychological condition characterized by lack of interest, concern, or emotional response
The patient exhibited an indifferent state despite the significant life changes happening around him.
O paciente exibiu um estado de indiferença apesar das mudanças significativas de vida ao seu redor.
In Brazilian culture, indifference is sometimes viewed negatively as a lack of passion ('falta de paixão'), while in more formal or academic contexts it's accepted as an objective state of neutrality. Americans may use this term to describe emotional burnout or detachment in professional settings.
NYC Slang
couldn't-care-less mood
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