Definition
冷漠 describes a cold, indifferent attitude or personality—someone who lacks warmth and concern. 冷淡 (lěng dàn) more often refers to a cold treatment or reception (as a verb) or a chilly atmosphere; 冷酷 (lěng kù) adds a sense of deliberate callousness or cruelty. 漠然 (mò rán) is a milder 'apathetic, unconcerned' without the strong 'cold' flavor.
adjective
cold and indifferentlacking warmth or concern
Examples
- 冷漠。Tā duì mòshēngrén zǒngshì hěn lěng mò.He is always very cold toward strangers.
- 冷漠。Tā lěng mò de yǎnshén ràng wǒ juéde hěn shīwàng.Her indifferent look made me feel very disappointed.
- 冷漠。Wǒmen bùnéng duì huánbǎo wèntí lěng mò bù guǎn.We cannot be indifferent about environmental issues.
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