Apathetic: meaning, definitions and examples

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apathetic

 

[ หŒapษ™หˆฮธษ›tษชk ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

feeling or showing a lack of interest or concern

Apathetic describes a person who has little or no interest, emotion, or concern about something. It can suggest a lack of motivation or enthusiasm. Apathetic individuals may appear indifferent, unresponsive, or passive in their attitude. They may seem disengaged or uninvolved in situations where others might show more emotion or involvement.

Synonyms

disinterested, indifferent, passive, unconcerned, uninterested

Examples of usage

  • She was so apathetic about the team's performance that she didn't even bother to watch the game.
  • His apathetic response to the news of the tragedy shocked his friends and family.
  • The students showed an apathetic attitude towards the upcoming school assembly.
  • Her apathetic behavior at work led to concerns about her commitment to the company.
  • Feeling apathetic about politics, she chose not to vote in the election.

Translations

Translations of the word "apathetic" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น apรกtico

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‰เคฆเคพเคธเฅ€เคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช apathisch

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ apatis

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐะฟะฐั‚ะธั‡ะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ apatyczny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็„ก้–ขๅฟƒ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท apathique

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ apรกtico

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท apatik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฌด๊ด€์‹ฌํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุบูŠุฑ ู…ุจุงู„ูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ apatickรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ apatickรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ†ทๆผ ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ apatiฤen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ afskiptalaus

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะตะปา›ะพั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒžแƒแƒ—แƒ˜แƒฃแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ apatik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ apรกtico

Etymology

The word 'apathetic' has its roots in the Greek word 'apathฤ“s', meaning 'without feeling'. It first appeared in English in the early 17th century, originally used in a medical context to describe a lack of feeling or sensation. Over time, its usage evolved to describe a lack of interest or concern in a broader sense.

See also: apathetically.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,687, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.