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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 if Japanese voters once again demonstrated their political apathy, there are signs that Japanese audiences have maintained their appetite for the entertainment industry – and further signals that the Japanese screen industry is coping well with sector disruption.
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Patrick Frater, Variety, 28 Oct. 2024
Common symptoms include difficulty focusing, lack of energy, irritability, and a general sense of apathy toward your work.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Compounded with inconsistent datasets almost always full of excessive standard deviations and utter apathy toward innovation, a viable environmental policy simply cannot survive (let alone thrive) in such conditions.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 6 Dec. 2024
New York’s diversity breeds apathy toward any single industry’s supremacy, which is probably why so many tech people want to move here in the first place.
—Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 25 Nov. 2024
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Patrick Frater, Variety, 28 Oct. 2024
Common symptoms include difficulty focusing, lack of energy, irritability, and a general sense of apathy toward your work.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Compounded with inconsistent datasets almost always full of excessive standard deviations and utter apathy toward innovation, a viable environmental policy simply cannot survive (let alone thrive) in such conditions.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 6 Dec. 2024
New York’s diversity breeds apathy toward any single industry’s supremacy, which is probably why so many tech people want to move here in the first place.
—Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 25 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for apathy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for apathy
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This recklessness and conscious disregard for human safety was a substantial factor in bringing about the Eaton Fire.Rebecca Falconer, Axios, 14 Jan. 2025
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But neither weapon was going to be a game-changer for Ukraine, so Biden’s disregard for both treaties will only put more civilian lives at risk and further erode humanitarian norms.Sarah Yager, Foreign Affairs, 14 Jan. 2025
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This can manifest as indifference to employee concerns or an inability to see things from their perspective.Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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The first part of the novel is taken up by her pursuit of Marlowe’s attention, which persists despite his initial indifference to her.Laila Lalami, The Atlantic, 15 Jan. 2025
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Even when Rode joined the force in the year 2000, masks weren't necessarily the norm, and firefighters would cough up black phlegm in the days after a fire.Sophie Carson, Journal Sentinel, 1 Jan. 2025
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Cannabis may act as an expectorant, helping to clear phlegm from the lungs and throat.Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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“Apathy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apathy. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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