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apathy

[ap-uh-thee] / ˈæp ə θi /
NOUN
uncaring attitude, lack of interest
Synonyms
STRONGEST
indifference insensitivity lethargy
STRONG
aloofness coldness coolness detachment disinterest dispassion disregard dullness emotionlessness heedlessness insensibility insouciance lassitude listlessness passiveness passivity stoicism unconcern unresponsiveness
WEAK
halfheartedness hard shell
Antonyms
STRONG
interest
WEAK
care concern feeling passion sensitivity sympathy warmth

Example Sentences

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The simplicity of his execution underlines that a nightmare future doesn’t need to much to come to fruition, just a couple of clipboards and mass apathy.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Wilcox wanted focus and determination, not apathy and a lack of accountability.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Mustering just three hits on Tuesday did little to quiet any accusations of their apathy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

With so much at stake in this moment in time, that reluctance looks more like apathy.

From Salon • Mar. 14, 2026

You are so bored you sink into a state of apathy close to a coma.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.