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as in nonchalant
having or showing a lack of interest or concern
people of conscience cannot be apathetic about the great suffering in this world
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as in stoic
not feeling or showing emotion
gave nothing more than an apathetic gaze to his interrogators
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Recent Examples of apathetic
Behavioral economists might argue that any incentive can help, but will this amount truly move the needle for those deeply apathetic or financially strained?
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Shahar Ziv, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
There are corners of the fan base who entered apathetic about the whole thing.
—Matt Gelb, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2025
These kinds of policies cultivate students who rely on their schools to shield them from the natural consequences of their poor choices, and enable apathetic, unmotivated students to remain apathetic and unmotivated.
—Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 27 Feb. 2025
And because plenty of teens are apathetic about school, many parents and teachers are willing to give those kids a pass.
—Jenny Anderson, The Atlantic, 26 Feb. 2025
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Shahar Ziv, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
There are corners of the fan base who entered apathetic about the whole thing.
—Matt Gelb, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2025
These kinds of policies cultivate students who rely on their schools to shield them from the natural consequences of their poor choices, and enable apathetic, unmotivated students to remain apathetic and unmotivated.
—Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 27 Feb. 2025
And because plenty of teens are apathetic about school, many parents and teachers are willing to give those kids a pass.
—Jenny Anderson, The Atlantic, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for apathetic
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The Heat and Grizzlies gave the people nonchalant regular-season basketball, and got thrown out the club as a result.—
The Athletic NBA Staff,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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But despite his nonchalant vibe, Poulter is completely locked in, never distracted by the frequent comings and goings around us.—
Emily Zemler,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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By placing both Washington and the camera filming him in close-up on a moving dolly outside the ballroom, Lee created the impression that Malcolm was floating through space, in a trance of stoic anticipation.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
2 May 2025
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Since the org partnered with Three Camel Lodge in 2020 to expand the breeding program, visitors to the camp can meet the stoic (but still quite cute and fluffy) guardian dogs.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The assault is alleged to have taken place in June at 2 Sisters 4 Brothers Restaurant and Lounge, a casual eatery and dance venue in New York City's East Harlem neighborhood.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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With the casual straight leg and cropped legs, Oprah’s pair is so spring-coded.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
People.com,
2 May 2025
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One person who will not be applying for Moore’s role is Katz, who is said to be uninterested in the BBC job.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
30 Apr. 2025
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Google acquired Nest in 2014 for a whopping $3.4 billion but seems increasingly uninterested in making smart home hardware.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Apathetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apathetic. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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