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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Turnout will be a crucial factor after a lacklustre campaign hit by voter apathy.

From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026

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

Compounding this painful apathy is the fact that state officials were made aware of the burial ground by at least the 1970s.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

This wasn't depression per se, but a condition known as pathological apathy that Patrick describes as feeling like "floating through time" without solid ground.

From BBC • Feb. 11, 2026

And I agreed with her that apathy was going to ruin this society.

From "Liar, Liar" by Gary Paulsen

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