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- pronunciation:
- ae
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thi
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Parts
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noun |
| definition 1: |
absence of desire or emotion.
She had hoped for some loving response from her father, but he showed only apathy toward her.She was overcome by apathy while on this medication, and she spent hours every day just staring at the wall.- synonyms:
- impassivity
- antonyms:
- delirium, fervor, passion, zest
- similar words:
- boredom, inertia, stupor, torpor
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| definition 2: |
lack of interest in things that generally arouse interest or concern; indifference.
Many people didn't vote in the election due to apathy.The teacher was disappointed to see only apathy in the eyes of many of the students.- synonyms:
- indifference, unconcern
- antonyms:
- dedication, devotion, enthusiasm, zeal
- similar words:
- boredom, lethargy, phlegm, stupor, torpor
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