1
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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2
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
The Evil Queen’s solo tune, which Gadot strains to sing, ends with a big finish that left my theater completely silent—not in awe, but in apathy.
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Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 24 Mar. 2025
But to ignore the horrors and live with their existence and isolate them mentally begins the kind of sinister psychological transformation, the confusion and apathy, that Putin’s machine induces in large populations.
—Melik Kaylan, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
Now comes a lengthy report published by the Independent Rikers Commission that states the obvious: the offshore complex, plagued by violence and apathy to the level of unconstitutionality, will not close by the date set six years ago by the City Council.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 21 Mar. 2025
Maybe the aristocratic lifestyle has allowed Roquefort to luxuriate in gender apathy.
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them, 6 Mar. 2025
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Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 24 Mar. 2025
But to ignore the horrors and live with their existence and isolate them mentally begins the kind of sinister psychological transformation, the confusion and apathy, that Putin’s machine induces in large populations.
—Melik Kaylan, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
Now comes a lengthy report published by the Independent Rikers Commission that states the obvious: the offshore complex, plagued by violence and apathy to the level of unconstitutionality, will not close by the date set six years ago by the City Council.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 21 Mar. 2025
Maybe the aristocratic lifestyle has allowed Roquefort to luxuriate in gender apathy.
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them, 6 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for apathy
Noun
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The Courts are the last barrier to Trump's chaotic disregard for the Constitution.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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For many Democrats in Congress, the failure to hold Trump’s national security team accountable signals a broader disregard for truth and accountability.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
26 Mar. 2025
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At the time, Riley wasn’t even talking about Herro, but rather of another year of seeming regular-season indifference from Jimmy Butler and the sometimes schedule of the since-dealt disgruntled forward Still, that’s what made last week’s victory over the Atlanta Hawks so meaningful for Herro.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2025
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An informal survey of non-students around downtown Elon Wednesday suggested at least a touch of indifference.—
Josh Shaffer,
Hartford Courant,
29 Mar. 2025
Noun
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As the disease worsens, cardinal symptoms include cough with or without phlegm and breathlessness, especially with exertion.—
Soma Mandal,
Verywell Health,
4 Feb. 2025
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Other common symptoms of CF include coughing attacks (often with phlegm), shortness of breath, greasy and bulky stools, rectal prolapse and constipation.—
Daryl Austin,
USA TODAY,
10 Feb. 2025
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“Apathy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apathy. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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