Is "to be shrouded in a veil of indifference" formal?

Yes. It sounds literary and formal, not casual conversation.

Is it the same as "ignored"?

Not exactly. "Ignored" is direct, while this phrase suggests cold, widespread lack of care.

Can I use this in academic writing?

Yes, but use it carefully. It sounds rhetorical, so it fits essays and formal analysis better than reports.

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to-be-shrouded-in-a-veil-of-indifference

/tuː biː ˈʃruːdɪd ɪn ə veɪl əv ˌɪn.dɪˈfɛr.əns/

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To be hidden or made less noticeable because people do not care. It suggests a strong lack of interest or concern.

The issue was shrouded in a veil of indifference.
Her talent was shrouded in a veil of indifference.
The project failed under a veil of indifference.

Adinary Nuance

This phrase is stronger and more poetic than simple words like "ignored" or "overlooked." It also feels more formal and expressive than "people did not care." Writers use it when they want to show deep, widespread apathy. It is less direct than "neglect" and more vivid than "indifference."

In other languages

Vietnamese: Bị thờ ơ bao phủ
Spanish: Envuelto en indiferencia
Chinese: 被冷漠笼罩
Japanese: 無関心に包まれる
Korean: 무관심에 가려지다

Etymology

This is a figurative phrase built from English words. "Shroud" comes from Old English, and "veil" comes from Old French and Latin. The full expression is modern and literary.

Common phrases

shrouded in a veil of indifferenceunder a veil of indifferenceveil of indifference

Synonyms

ignored overlooked neglected unnoticed

Related words

indifference apathy neglect obscurity

Frequently asked questions

Is "to be shrouded in a veil of indifference" formal?: Yes. It sounds literary and formal, not casual conversation.
Is it the same as "ignored"?: Not exactly. "Ignored" is direct, while this phrase suggests cold, widespread lack of care.
Can I use this in academic writing?: Yes, but use it carefully. It sounds rhetorical, so it fits essays and formal analysis better than reports.