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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
Most Canadians have apathetic, if not negative, feelings about the monarchy, an institution that seems increasingly distant as the country’s cultural links to Great Britain grow weaker.
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Stephen Maher, Time, 27 May 2025
Now, Europe is faced with a U.S. government that is at best apathetic and at worst antagonistic and that appears set on unilaterally shifting the burden of the continent’s security onto its European allies, who must reorganize to fill the gaps.
—Sophia Besch, Foreign Affairs, 5 May 2025
No one wants to go on bad dates; few people think of themselves as apathetic conversationalists.
—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
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Stephen Maher, Time, 27 May 2025
Now, Europe is faced with a U.S. government that is at best apathetic and at worst antagonistic and that appears set on unilaterally shifting the burden of the continent’s security onto its European allies, who must reorganize to fill the gaps.
—Sophia Besch, Foreign Affairs, 5 May 2025
No one wants to go on bad dates; few people think of themselves as apathetic conversationalists.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for apathetic
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At half-time, as Rayan Cherki enjoyed 15 minutes of nonchalant showboating, an altogether more ferocious warm-up was taking place just across the pitch.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
27 June 2025
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Actress January Jones channeled Isabel Marant’s nonchalant French-girl style by wearing an oversized sweater and cutoff jean shorts to a dinner hosted by the designer.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
12 June 2025
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The stoic Eleanor McCallister has crossed paths with Harry Vanderspeigle a few times over, but never has their reunion been so revealing and emotional.—
Nick Caruso,
TVLine,
21 June 2025
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Considering the stress of losing – the Braves lead the majors in one-run losses – the stoic manager might be ready to hang up his uniform.—
Dan Schlossberg,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Even casual users should take a moment to review their settings and chat history to make sure personal details aren’t being shared without their knowledge.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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The kitchen is bright and inviting, with a balcony that opens to the backyard and plenty of space for casual meals or entertaining.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
30 June 2025
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Los Angeles also has problems of crime and homelessness the city government seems uninterested in fixing.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Despite her Oscar win, Matlin would repeatedly have to advocate for herself in an industry seemingly uninterested in Deaf characters.—
Tim Grierson,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2025
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“Apathetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apathetic. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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