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    ap·a·thy
    /ˈapəTHē/

    noun

    • 1. lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern: "widespread apathy among students"

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  2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › apathyApathy Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    1. : lack of feeling or emotion : impassiveness. drug abuse leading to apathy and depression. 2. : lack of interest or concern : indifference. political apathy. Did you know? How Apathy Differs From Impassivity and Indifference.

  3. www.dictionary.com › browse › apathyAPATHY Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Apathy definition: absence or suppression of passion, emotion, or excitement.. See examples of APATHY used in a sentence.

  4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishAPATHY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    APATHY definition: 1. behaviour that shows no interest or energy and shows that someone is unwilling to take action…. Learn more.

  5. www.healthline.com › health › apathyWhat is Apathy? Signs, Causes and Treatment - Healthline

    Dec 3, 2021 · Apathy describes an absence of feeling or emotion. This indifference can affect your motivation and leave you feeling detached from the world. You might: stop caring about everyday...

  6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishAPATHY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    (æpəθi ) uncountable noun. You can use apathy to talk about someone's state of mind if you are criticizing them because they do not seem to be interested in or enthusiastic about anything. [disapproval] They told me about isolation and public apathy. Synonyms: lack of interest, indifference, inertia, coolness More Synonyms of apathy.

  7. my.clevelandclinic.org › health › symptomsApathy: Definition, Causes, Symptoms & Treatment - Cleveland...

    “Apathy” is a term healthcare professionals use to describe a lack of goal-directed activity and motivation compared to previous behavior. It can also look like a lack of spontaneity, interest or emotional expression. Apathy is a symptom and/or complication of several neurological conditions.

  8. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › ApathyApathy - Wikipedia

    Apathy, also referred to as indifference, is a lack of feeling, emotion, interest, or concern about something. It is a state of indifference, or the suppression of emotions such as concern, excitement, motivation, or passion.

  9. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryAPATHY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    APATHY meaning: 1. behaviour that shows no interest or energy and shows that someone is unwilling to take action…. Learn more.

  10. www.yourdictionary.com › apathyApathy Definition & Meaning - YourDictionary

    Apathy definition: Lack of interest or concern, especially regarding matters of general importance or appeal; indifference.

  11. www.dictionary.com › browse › apathy-APATHY Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Origin of apathy 1 First recorded in 1595–1605; from French or directly from Latin apathīa, from Greek apátheia “insensibility to suffering,” equivalent to apathe- (stem of apathḗs ) “unfeeling” ( a- a- 6 + pathe-, variant stem of páthos pathos ) + -ia -ia

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