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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
But with an apathetic fan base, securing donations for a capital project was a non-starter, especially when name, image and likeness funding is paramount toward recruiting and retaining quality athletes.
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Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
Polls have shown that many Mexicans are both skeptical and apathetic— and have no idea whom to favor among the vast array of mostly unknown contenders, some with links to organized crime.
—Patrick J. McDonnell, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2025
Basic but brilliantly unique – and set for a Premier League farewell
The Athletic went behind the scenes as Goodison Park prepares to host its final Premier League game
Others are apathetic.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 20 May 2025
When employees feel apathetic, their productivity, enthusiasm and curiosity wane.
—Shannon Gabriel, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
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Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
Polls have shown that many Mexicans are both skeptical and apathetic— and have no idea whom to favor among the vast array of mostly unknown contenders, some with links to organized crime.
—Patrick J. McDonnell, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2025
Basic but brilliantly unique – and set for a Premier League farewell
The Athletic went behind the scenes as Goodison Park prepares to host its final Premier League game
Others are apathetic.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 20 May 2025
When employees feel apathetic, their productivity, enthusiasm and curiosity wane.
—Shannon Gabriel, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for apathetic
Adjective
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This isn’t the first time Kravitz and her stylist, Danielle Goldberg, have embraced nonchalant suiting on her press tour.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
26 Aug. 2025
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Her opponent was a noisy avalanche of language, but Kuang appeared cool and nonchalant.—
Hua Hsu,
New Yorker,
18 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Opposite Zegler is Olivas, a stoic, sinister Perón—and, at 28, an unusually young actor for the role.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
15 Aug. 2025
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The normally stoic Kyle Tucker, hitting .200 in his last 18 games with just one home run since June 29, whipped his helmet down the dugout steps after grounding out with two runners on in the seventh inning against the Toronto Blue Jays.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Compared to your standard jeans (too casual) or black dress pants (too formal), the white jeans felt just right—existing somewhere between both worlds.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
30 Aug. 2025
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That’s apt enough, since the character in question is himself an invisibly restless still-waters figure, too often criticized by casual employers for his taciturn reserve.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
29 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Taylor’s being a drill sergeant, but Belly and Anika are uninterested in going viral.—
Sara Netzley,
EW.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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Both artists were uninterested in the delusions that come with being attached to the mainstream music industry.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Apathetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apathetic. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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