apathy

noun

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1
as in numbness
a lack of emotion or emotional expressiveness the apathy of the people of that war-torn country comes from their having seen too many horrors

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as in disregard
lack of interest or concern her poor grades are proof enough of her apathy concerning all matters academic

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