Apathy: meaning, definitions and examples

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apathy

 

[ หˆapษ™ฮธi ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

feeling

Lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern. Apathy is characterized by a lack of motivation or emotion towards something.

Synonyms

indifference, passivity, unconcern

Examples of usage

  • Her apathy towards the project was evident in her lack of participation.
  • The apathy of the students towards the school assembly was disappointing.
Context #2 | Noun

behavior

A lack of feeling, emotion, or interest. Apathy can manifest as a disinterest in social interactions or activities.

Synonyms

apathetic, passive, unresponsive

Examples of usage

  • His apathy towards social events often led to misunderstandings with his friends.
  • The apathy of the employees was affecting the overall productivity of the company.

Translations

Translations of the word "apathy" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น apatia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‰เคฆเคพเคธเฅ€เคจเคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Apathie

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ apati

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐะฟะฐั‚ั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ apatia

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็„ก้–ขๅฟƒ (ใ‚€ใ‹ใ‚“ใ—ใ‚“)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท apathie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ apatรญa

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท apati

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฌด๊ด€์‹ฌ (๋ฌด๊ฐ๋™)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู„ุงู…ุจุงู„ุงุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ apatie

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ apatie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ†ทๆผ  (lฤ›ngmรฒ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ apatija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ afskiptaleysi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะตะปา›ะพัั‚ั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒžแƒแƒ—แƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ apatiya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ apatรญa

Etymology

The word 'apathy' originated from the Greek word 'apatheia', meaning 'without feeling'. It first appeared in English in the 17th century. The concept of apathy has been discussed in philosophical and psychological contexts, highlighting the importance of emotional engagement and motivation in human behavior.

See also: antipathy, empath, path, pathetic, pathfinder, pathogen, pathogenicity, pathway.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,154, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.