apathy (ˈæpəθɪ
)
Definitions
noun
- absence of interest in or enthusiasm for things generally considered interesting or moving
- 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 feelingSynonyms
View thesaurus entry= lack of interest
indifference,
inertia,
coolness,
passivity,
coldness,
stoicism,
nonchalance,
torpor,
phlegm,
sluggishness,
listlessness,
unconcern,
insensibility,
unresponsiveness
impassivity,
passiveness,
impassibility,
unfeelingness,
emotionlessness
uninterestedness,
Usage examples
I fear your most immediate problem is isolation combined with the apathy which stems from despair.
, 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.
, The Beat Fatigue Workbook - how to identify the causes (1988)