What does this mean?

The same as "one step back" - it is retrogressive.

Hi Feebs11,

Thank you very much for your answer.
What would it mean if used in the sentence like 'not interested is one stage back from indifferent'?

Thanks

Same meaning - one step back from indifferent on a scale of Interested > slightly interested> not interested> indifferent

Hi Feebs11,

Thank you very much for your answer.
I'm confused about the two expressions: 'not interested' and 'indifferent' in your reply (not interested> indifferent)

What is their difference? Could you please explain by giving an example?

Thank you very much.

They are degrees of interest from interested through to indifferent.

Hi Feebs11,

Thank you very much for your help. I understood your explanation. However, the question what I was asking was what the difference is between 'not interested' and 'indifferent'? To me, I can't figure out why they are a little different. In addiction, why is it that way like 'not interested'>'indifferent'? And does this show that 'not interested' is one step back from 'indiff

not interested - something is not interesting to you.

indifferent - you are not only not interested, but you frankly don't care.

Hi Feebs11,

Thank you very much for your reply.

In that case, is it more correct to say 'indifferent' is one step back from 'not interested'?

Thanks a lot

AnonymousHi Feebs11,

Thank you very much for your reply.

In that case, is it more correct to say 'indifferent' is one step back from 'not interested'?

Thanks a lot

Hi,

Could someone please help me with my question above in the quote?