Affection
Affection noun - A habitual attraction to some activity or thing.
Usage example: I'm rooting for the Cubs—just my natural affection for the underdog, I guess
Indifference
Indifference noun - Lack of interest or concern.
Affection is an antonym for indifference.
Nearby Words: indifferent, indifferently
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Indifference and Affection. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 07, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/affection/indifference
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