Interjections of Indifference and Unawareness · Interjections — English Vocabulary

used to express indifference, lack of interest, or mild disapproval

"Meh. It is not very good."

"Meh. It is not very good. I expected much more from such an expensive product."

used to indicate passive acceptance or compliance with someone else's preference, choice, or decision

"As you like. I do not care."

"As you like. I do not care what you do because it does not affect me."

used to convey uninterested compliance, agreement, or deference to someone else's desire or preference

"As you wish. I will obey you."

"As you wish. I will obey your command even though I do not want to."

used to express indifference, dismissiveness, or lack of concern

"So what? I do not care."

"So what? I do not care about your opinion because it does not matter to me."

used to convey indifference, resignation, or a lack of concern regarding a particular issue

"What does it matter, anyway, now?"

"What does it matter anyway now? The damage has already been done and cannot be undone."

used to convey indifference, defiance, or dismissal towards something that has been said or proposed

"What of it? It is my choice."

"What of it? It is my choice, and I do not need your permission to do it."

used to convey defiance, sarcasm, or a lack of concern about a minor disagreement or criticism

"Sue me. I do not care."

"Sue me. I do not care because I know you will not actually take me to court."

used to express dismissal, boredom, or disinterest in what someone is saying

"Blah, blah, blah. Stop talking nonsense."

"Blah, blah, blah. Stop talking nonsense and say something useful for a change, please."

used to express boredom, weariness, or a lack of enthusiasm

"Ho-hum. This is very boring."

"Ho-hum. This is very boring. I think I will go and do something else instead."

used to sarcastically or dismissively comment on something perceived as unimpressive or uninteresting

"Big wow! That is not impressive."

"Big wow! That is not impressive. Anyone could have done that with enough practice."

used to express sarcasm, indifference, or a lack of enthusiasm regarding something that is perceived as unimpressive or insignificant

"Big whoop! Who even cares, anyway?"

"Big whoop! Who even cares anyway? It does not affect me at all."

used sarcastically or dismissively to comment on something perceived as unremarkable, trivial, or inconsequential

"Whoop-de-doo. That is nothing special."

"Whoop-de-doo. That is nothing special. I have seen much better things before today."

used sarcastically or mockingly to comment on someone's perceived pretentiousness, snobbery, or self-importance

"Lah-di-dah. Look at you being fancy."

"Lah-di-dah! Look at you being all fancy with your new clothes and attitude."

used to indicate that something is obvious or known already, often in a sarcastic or humorous way

"Duh! Everyone knows that already."

"Duh! Everyone knows that already. It is common sense. Do not be so silly."

used to express a lack of understanding or knowledge about a particular subject or situation

"No clue. I have no idea."

"No clue. I have no idea what you are talking about. Ask someone else, please."

used to express complete lack of knowledge or understanding about a particular topic, question, or situation

"No idea. Ask someone else, please."

"No idea. Ask someone else because I cannot help you with this problem at all."

used to indicate that the speaker does not have the answer to a question and deflect a question back to the person who asked it

"You tell me because I do not know."

"You tell me because I do not know, and you seem to have the answer."

used to convey uncertainty or lack of knowledge regarding a particular situation or question

"Not that I know of, sorry."

"Not that I know of, sorry, but I could be wrong about that."

used to express dismissal, indifference, or a lack of interest in the topic being discussed

"Whatever. I do not want to talk."

"Whatever. I do not want to talk about this anymore. Just leave me alone, please."

used to sarcastically or dismissively comment on something perceived as unremarkable or inconsequential

"Big deal. Everyone can do that."

"Big deal. Everyone can do that. It is not a special talent or anything like that."