phlegm

[flem] / flɛm /

NOUN

apathy

Synonyms

STRONG

aloofness coldness coolness detachment disinterest dispassion disregard dullness emotionlessness heedlessness impassivity indifference insensibility insensitivity insouciance lassitude lethargy listlessness passiveness passivity stoicism stolidity stolidness unconcern unresponsiveness

WEAK

halfheartedness incuriosity incuriousness insensibleness uninterest

Antonyms

STRONG

caring compassion concern interest liveliness regard sympathy

Example Sentences

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A lot of actors that I’ve talked to feel like dairy makes them feel phlegmier.

From New York Times • Dec. 12, 2013

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