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- [ap-uh-thet-ik]
- /ˌæp əˈθɛt ɪk/
- /ˌæp.əˈθet.ɪk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ap-uh-thet-ik]
- /ˌæp əˈθɛt ɪk/
Definitions of apathetic word
- adjective apathetic If you describe someone as apathetic, you are criticizing them because they do not seem to be interested in or enthusiastic about doing anything. 3
- adjective apathetic having or showing little or no emotion; indifferent 3
- adjective apathetic feeling little or no emotion; unmoved 3
- adjective apathetic not interested; indifferent; listless 3
- adjective apathetic having or showing little or no emotion: apathetic behavior. 1
- adjective apathetic not interested or concerned; indifferent or unresponsive: an apathetic audience. 1
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Origin of apathetic
First appearance:
before 1735 One of the 48% newest English words
First recorded in 1735-45; apath(y) + (path)etic
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Parts of speech for Apathetic
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
apathetic popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
apathetic usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for apathetic
adj apathetic
- uninterested — having or showing no feeling of interest; indifferent.
- callous — A callous person or action is very cruel and shows no concern for other people or their feelings.
- passive — not reacting visibly to something that might be expected to produce manifestations of an emotion or feeling.
- stoic — STring Oriented Interactive Compiler
- laid-back — relaxed or unhurried: laid-back music rhythms.
adjective apathetic
- listless — having or showing little or no interest in anything; languid; spiritless; indifferent: a listless mood; a listless handshake.
- dispirited — discouraged; dejected; disheartened; gloomy.
- droopy — hanging down; sagging.
- lethargic — of, relating to, or affected with lethargy; drowsy; sluggish; apathetic.
- lazy — averse or disinclined to work, activity, or exertion; indolent.
Antonyms for apathetic
adj apathetic
- interested — having an interest in something; concerned: Interested members will meet at noon.
- compassionate — If you describe someone or something as compassionate, you mean that they feel or show pity, sympathy, and understanding for people who are suffering.
- responsive — responding especially readily and sympathetically to appeals, efforts, influences, etc.: a responsive government.
- caring — If someone is caring, they are affectionate, helpful, and sympathetic.
- concerned — If you are concerned to do something, you want to do it because you think it is important.
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