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Definition of “apathy

apathy (ˈæpəθɪPronunciation for apathy

Definitions

noun

  1. absence of interest in or enthusiasm for things generally considered interesting or moving
  2. absence of emotion

Word Origin

C17: from Latin, from Greek apatheia,  from apathēs  without feeling, from a-C17: from Latin, from Greek from without feeling, from 1 + feeling + pathos feeling

Usage examples

  • I fear your most immediate problem is isolation combined with the apathy which stems from despair.
    Howatch, Susan, Absolute Truths (1994)
  • Up north in Uttar Pradesh, it's the same story of government apathy.
    Business Today (2001)
  • Apart from this notable exception, commentators agree on the remarkable degree of apathy around.
    Irish Times (2002)
  • That in turn could reverse the voters ' current apathy towards the Scottish Government.
    Glasgow Herald (2001)
  • Folic Acid: forgetfulness; insomnia; apathy ; irritability; depression; psychosis; delirium; dementia.
    Chaitow, Leon, The Beat Fatigue Workbook - how to identify the causes (1988)

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