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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
No one wants to go on bad dates; few people think of themselves as apathetic conversationalists.
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Alex Abad-Santos, Vox, 3 May 2025
The second sees the lead detectives on the case (Ashley Walters and Faye Marsay) trying to get more information about Jamie and his victim at a chaotic middle school, the panning camera capturing apathetic teachers, kids glued to their phones and violent words and behavior.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2025
Yes, large chunks of the fan base have tuned out and are feeling apathetic about this disappointing season.
—Harman Dayal, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Some become apathetic, seeing the problem as distant or abstract.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
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Alex Abad-Santos, Vox, 3 May 2025
The second sees the lead detectives on the case (Ashley Walters and Faye Marsay) trying to get more information about Jamie and his victim at a chaotic middle school, the panning camera capturing apathetic teachers, kids glued to their phones and violent words and behavior.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2025
Yes, large chunks of the fan base have tuned out and are feeling apathetic about this disappointing season.
—Harman Dayal, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Some become apathetic, seeing the problem as distant or abstract.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for apathetic
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The season’s top accessories reflect summer’s playful attitude with capsules and designs that balance nonchalant ease with an energetic and joyful spirit.—
Madeline Fass,
Vogue,
3 June 2025
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In fact, Hope’s own nonchalant attitude inspired her to share the truth.—
Hilary Lewis,
HollywoodReporter,
3 June 2025
Adjective
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His four John Wick films starring Keanu Reeves as a stoic ronin gunslinger have been a rousing success for studio Lionsgate.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
5 June 2025
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The players spent the last half hour in almost constant motion, running through actions and scouting matchups on the Dream’s roster with stoic expressions and little chatter outside of brief questions and corrections between plays.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
5 June 2025
Adjective
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For casual poolside wear, the Swingy Tie-back Beach Dress is a top-notch pick at $41, while the Gathered Popover Dress is another standout at $53.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2025
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Born from old coffee bean bags, the canvas fabric stood out on the runway, crafted as a casual option for hanging close to shorelines.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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However, Mahomes appeared uninterested in the role when asked about it by reporters on Thursday.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
29 May 2025
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The series stars Steve Lawrence, as a single father and head of the family Steve, who is seeking to offload his driving school business to his equally uninterested and under-qualified children, Baby Steve (Devon Taylor) and Lauren (Alexandra MacLean).—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
28 May 2025
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“Apathetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apathetic. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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