Apathetic: meaning, definitions and examples
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apathetic
[ หapษหฮธษtษชk ]
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:
๐ต๐น apรกtico
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฆเคพเคธเฅเคจ
๐ฉ๐ช apathisch
๐ฎ๐ฉ apatis
๐บ๐ฆ ะฐะฟะฐัะธัะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ apatyczny
๐ฏ๐ต ็ก้ขๅฟ
๐ซ๐ท apathique
๐ช๐ธ apรกtico
๐น๐ท apatik
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฌด๊ด์ฌํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุบูุฑ ู ุจุงูู
๐จ๐ฟ apatickรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ apatickรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๅทๆผ ็
๐ธ๐ฎ apatiฤen
๐ฎ๐ธ afskiptalaus
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะตะปาะพั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแฃแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ apatik
๐ฒ๐ฝ apรกtico
Etymology
The word 'apathetic' has its roots in the Greek word 'apathฤs', 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.