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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
That apathy is not going to get you anywhere in life.
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Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2025
Wyss says growing student apathy may be another factor.
—Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 11 Mar. 2025
Only today are the costs of our apathy fully apparent.
—Alexander Nazaryan, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025
Symptoms include depression, disinterest in the job, listlessness, apathy, insomnia, stomach upset, headache and dizziness.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
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Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2025
Wyss says growing student apathy may be another factor.
—Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 11 Mar. 2025
Only today are the costs of our apathy fully apparent.
—Alexander Nazaryan, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025
Symptoms include depression, disinterest in the job, listlessness, apathy, insomnia, stomach upset, headache and dizziness.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for apathy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for apathy
Noun
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What’s more disturbing than the waste is the blatant disregard for the ADA and the rights of the individuals who still reside at Southbury.—
Lisa Seminara,
Hartford Courant,
29 Apr. 2025
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But Joe also exhibits clear signs of antisocial personality disorder, which involves a disregard for social norms and roles, on top of a lack of empathy and manipulative behavior.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
24 Apr. 2025
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Related article Conclave: A visual guide to the secretive process of choosing a new pope Throughout his papacy, however, Francis faced fierce resistance from small, but noisy, conservative Catholic groups and a certain amount of indifference and silent resistance from bishops in the hierarchy.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN Money,
2 May 2025
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Long considered one of the best places for wings throughout the metro area, this wooden den of dart throwing and patio drinking is famous for its indifference to change.—
Mike Jordan,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
2 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 11 May. 2025.
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