apathy

noun
UK: /ˈæp.ə.θi/
US: /ˈæp.ə.θi/

  1. Lack of interest or concern about something.

    1. His apathy was clear, he didn't care about the test. [ ] [ ]
    2. Widespread apathy among students is a worrying trend and should be addressed. [ ] [ ]

  2. A feeling of not being interested in or enthusiastic about anything.

    1. She showed apathy after losing the game, feeling nothing. [ ] [ ]
    2. The political apathy of young people is concerning for the future of democracy. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

unconcern passivity lethargy torpor indifference

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "apathy" in English means: Lack of interest or concern about something., A feeling of not being interested in or enthusiastic about anything..

The phonetic transcription of "apathy" is /ˈæp.ə.θi/ in British English and /ˈæp.ə.θi/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "apathy": unconcern, passivity, lethargy, torpor, indifference.

Example usage of "apathy": "His apathy was clear, he didn't care about the test.". More examples on the page.