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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
Staying small has also, historically, been linked to staying weak, preoccupied, and politically apathetic—all qualities that women in this country (or frankly, any country) cannot afford to be at this moment.
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Michelle Konstantinovsky, Glamour, 22 Dec. 2025
Yet Gaskins is hardly apathetic, or detached from his community.
—Nancy Kaffer, Freep.com, 5 Nov. 2025
One of its cofounders, Vanderbilt psychiatrist David Barton, felt the hospitals could be institutionally apathetic toward terminally ill patients.
—Laura L. Davis, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Nov. 2025
Yeah, like how to strike that very fine line of learning how to be happy for a short time on Earth, but not being apathetic about activism.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
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Michelle Konstantinovsky, Glamour, 22 Dec. 2025
Yet Gaskins is hardly apathetic, or detached from his community.
—Nancy Kaffer, Freep.com, 5 Nov. 2025
One of its cofounders, Vanderbilt psychiatrist David Barton, felt the hospitals could be institutionally apathetic toward terminally ill patients.
—Laura L. Davis, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Nov. 2025
Yeah, like how to strike that very fine line of learning how to be happy for a short time on Earth, but not being apathetic about activism.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for apathetic
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What makes the shoe so appealing is its nonchalant, slip-on-and-go versatility.—
Minty Mellon,
Vogue,
23 Feb. 2026
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In the campaign, Waterhouse and Ramirez are shown in looks that channel Saint-Tropez’s nonchalant chic, styled by Emmanuelle Alt.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Take, for instance, the notion that men need to be sturdy, stoic protectors, responsible for feeding a family but assumed incapable of carework, play, or tenderness.—
Faith Hill,
The Atlantic,
23 Feb. 2026
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This is not just awareness-raising, but an attempt to redefine masculinity as less stoic, more self-aware, and more human.—
Stefania Conrieri,
Vanity Fair,
20 Feb. 2026
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Plus, the casual dining setup makes life easy with little ones in tow.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Feb. 2026
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In fact, even the full-size shuffleboard tables in the $100-$500 range aren’t built to last for more than a few years, which should still be enough for the casual/non-competitive level.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
23 Feb. 2026
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Soon her two boys, Noah and Nico, found her – unsure about the commotion and clearly uninterested in the magnitude of the moment.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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His latest move from Los Angeles to Cleveland might have been his most pleasant divorce, which came partly because the Clippers were uninterested in guaranteeing his contract for next season.—
Jason Lloyd,
New York Times,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Apathetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apathetic. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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