apathetic

/ˌæpəˈθɛtɪk/

adj 2

Collocations

ADJ.

ignorant, incapable, inflexible, many, massive, pretty, public, still

VERB + APATHETIC

believe, can't, feel, having, remained

APATHETIC + NOUN

consumers, politics, society, wife's

PREP.

about

ADV.

increasingly, inherently, really

Definitions

adj

Void of feeling; not susceptible of deep emotion.

He then added a few general offers of service, but offered as if he would be glad if they were accepted; and when Guido knelt for his parting benediction, it was given with a warmth and sincerity not often used by the apathetic and haughty minister.

Of, or pertaining to apatheism.

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Synonyms

adjective — marked by a lack of interest

indifferent

Antonyms

Idioms & Phrases

Example Bank

He then added a few general offers of service, but offered as if he would be glad if they were accepted; and when Guido knelt for his parting benediction, it was given with a warmth and sincerity not

Wiktionary

The youth of our country is apathetic about politics.

Tatoeba · #23558

It is said that the younger generation today is apathetic.

Tatoeba · #242579

He is a massive dimwit, inherently apathetic and incapable of rational thought.

Tatoeba · #1671078

"Are you apathetic or just ignorant?" "I don't know and I don't care."

Tatoeba · #2124749

Having too many apathetic consumers is a danger for the economy.

Tatoeba · #4977302

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