Apathetically: meaning, definitions and examples
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apathetically
[ ˌæp.əˈθet.ɪ.kəl.i ]
used in a sentence
In an apathetic manner; showing little or no emotion or interest.
Synonyms
indifferently, passively, uninterested
Examples of usage
- She listened apathetically to the news.
- He apathetically stared out the window.
- The students reacted apathetically to the teacher's announcement.
Translations
Translations of the word "apathetically" in other languages:
🇵🇹 apateticamente
🇮🇳 उदासीनता से
🇩🇪 apathisch
🇮🇩 dengan apatis
🇺🇦 байдуже
🇵🇱 apatycznie
🇯🇵 無関心に
🇫🇷 apathiquement
🇪🇸 apáticamente
🇹🇷 apatik olarak
🇰🇷 무관심하게
🇸🇦 بلا مبالاة
🇨🇿 apaticky
🇸🇰 apaticky
🇨🇳 冷漠地
🇸🇮 apatetično
🇮🇸 afskiptalaust
🇰🇿 селқос
🇬🇪 აპათიურად
🇦🇿 laqeydcəsinə
🇲🇽 apáticamente
Etymology
The word 'apathetically' is derived from the adjective 'apathetic', which comes from the Greek word 'apathēs' meaning 'without feeling'. The term first appeared in English in the early 17th century. Over time, 'apathetically' has come to be used to describe a lack of emotion or interest in a passive or indifferent manner.
See also: apathetic.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #38,789, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.