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apathy
[ ap-uh-thee ]
noun
- absence or suppression of passion, emotion, or excitement.
Synonyms:
Antonyms: ,
- lack of interest in or concern for things that others find moving or exciting.
- Also ··ٳ·, ··ٳ· [] Stoicism. freedom from emotion of any kind.
apathy
/ ˈæəθɪ /
noun
- absence of interest in or enthusiasm for things generally considered interesting or moving
- absence of emotion
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of apathy1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
Since then, there has been growing apathy towards Nato and Europe.
People were dying because they couldn't breathe, and the city choked on its own apathy.
American apathy has many root causes, that’s another thing on our to do list, but love of an unhinged strongman isn’t one of them.
The natives are restless, even if apathy overshadows anger, after a 4-0 defeat and a sixth consecutive loss at home without scoring in the Premier League - a new record in English top-flight history.
Trump’s rise has been fueled by apathy, cynicism, and fear.
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More About Apathy
doesapathy mean?
Apathy is the state of not caring.
The word is especially used to refer to a lack of interest or concern about things, especially those that others find important or exciting.
It can also mean the absence or suppression of emotion or passion.
Apathy often means about the same thing as indifference, but it’s more often used in the context of someone’s lack of action when action is needed.
The adjective apathetic is used to describe someone in such a state.
The word apathy is typically used in a negative way to criticize such a state or attitude as being irresponsible or insensitive. When someone is accused of apathy, it usually means the person making the accusation thinks the apathetic person should care more—or at all.
Example: The apathy of your generation is astounding—it’s like none of you care about any of the big problems in the world!
Where doesapathy come from?
The first records of the word apathy come from around 1600. It comes from the Greek 貹ٳḗs, meaning “unfeeling,” from a-, “a lack of,” and pathos, “feeling.” The same root forms the basis of words such as empathy and sympathy.
Apathy doesn’t necessarily mean feeling nothing. But it’s most commonly used to refer to the state of not caring enough to do something, especially in a situation that calls for action. In this way, apathy is often thought of as an intentionally indifferent attitude that people adopt in order to avoid dealing with problems, taking on challenges, or getting involved with difficult situations.
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are some other forms related to apathy?
- apathetic (adjective)
are some synonyms for apathy?
are some words that share a root or word element with apathy?
are some words that often get used in discussing apathy?
How isapathy used in real life?
The word apathy is usually used in a way that’s critical of those said to be engaging in it.
It is a war on the mind. APATHY VS EMPATHY. Where do you stand? is your code of ethics? Who are you, not just what do you make or what do you do or how much money do you have: WHO ARE YOU? WHO WILL YOU TELL YOUR CHILDREN YOU WERE IN THIS MOMENT?
— Lauren Jauregui (@LaurenJauregui)
If you’re good hearted and trying your hand at apathy today because it sucks to hurt again, 1. Me too. 2. It’s not working for me either.
— John Mayer (@JohnMayer)
We must choose hope, over hate; action, over apathy. Every single day.
— Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris)
Try usingapathy!
Which of the following words is NOT a synonym of apathy?
A. indifference
B. involvement
C. unconcern
D. detachment
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