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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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Recent Examples of apathy
But support from friends and family can offer an antidote to fear and apathy — for early Christians, and for others throughout history.
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John Blake, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2025
This same brain circuit might explain the debilitating apathy that millions of people suffering from various chronic diseases experience.
—Adam Kepecs, The Conversation, 10 Apr. 2025
Colossal’s efforts take this apathy towards individual animals into hyperdrive.
—Nitin Sekar, ArsTechnica, 5 Apr. 2025
There’s already enough apathy within the fan base after this year.
—William Guillory, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
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John Blake, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2025
This same brain circuit might explain the debilitating apathy that millions of people suffering from various chronic diseases experience.
—Adam Kepecs, The Conversation, 10 Apr. 2025
Colossal’s efforts take this apathy towards individual animals into hyperdrive.
—Nitin Sekar, ArsTechnica, 5 Apr. 2025
There’s already enough apathy within the fan base after this year.
—William Guillory, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for apathy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for apathy
Noun
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Trump has a complete disregard for laws and expertise, and a unique shamelessness, both of which create fertile soil for inanity.—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
14 May 2025
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That would explain the complete and utter disregard for the most basic standards, like taking precautions before construction and providing clean water and safe environments.—
Jay Reddick,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 May 2025
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This week’s report about yet another death at a county jail run by the Sheriff’s Department was painfully familiar in its portrait of cruel indifference to the health of inmates and the overt signs the agency isn’t being truthful about key events in the tragedy.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 May 2025
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One partner may interpret the other’s lack of responsiveness as indifference, while the other may simply not realize anything is amiss.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
Noun
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Common symptoms of pneumonia include chest pain when breathing or coughing; fatigue; fever, sweating and shaking chills; nausea or vomiting; and a cough that produces phlegm, according to the Mayo Clinic.—
Adrianna Rodriguez,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2025
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Common symptoms of pneumonia include chest pain when breathing or coughing; fatigue; fever, sweating and shaking chills; nausea or vomiting; and a cough that produces phlegm, according to the Mayo Clinic.—
Adrianna Rodriguez,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Apathy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apathy. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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