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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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Wilcox wanted focus and determination, not apathy and a lack of accountability.

From BBC

The sense of apathy did not reach those depths at Cardiff City Stadium, which was still close to three-quarters full, but it was undoubtedly flat.

From BBC

Given the teams' respective defeats on Thursday, their friendly encounter has been met with apathy on both sides.

From BBC

She was tired of reading a new memoir every week and concerned that listeners would hear the apathy in her voice.

From The Wall Street Journal

Mustering just three hits on Tuesday did little to quiet any accusations of their apathy.

From The Wall Street Journal

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.