indifferently-assembled
|in-dif-fer-ent-ly-as-sem-bled|
/ɪnˈdɪfərəntli əˈsɛmbəld/
carelessly put together
Etymology
'indifferently-assembled' originates from the combination of 'indifferently' and 'assembled', where 'indifferently' means 'without interest or concern' and 'assembled' means 'put together'.
The term 'indifferently-assembled' evolved from the individual words 'indifferent' and 'assemble', which have been used in English since the late Middle Ages.
Initially, 'indifferent' meant 'impartial' or 'unbiased', but over time it evolved to also mean 'lacking interest or concern'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
put together without care or attention to detail.
The furniture was indifferently-assembled, with screws missing and parts misaligned.
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Last updated: 2025/04/19 21:51