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apathy

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈæpəθi/

apathy means: A lack of interest, concern, or desire to do anything.

noun

LACK OF INTERESTC1

A lack of interest, concern, or desire to do anything.

  • Her excitement gradually turned into apathy.
  • Voter apathy led to a low turnout.
  • How can teachers overcome students’ apathy towards reading?

How to use it: apathy towards/about something (There is growing apathy towards local politics.)

Similar words: indifference, lack of interest

Opposites: enthusiasm, interest

Common phrases: public apathy, voter apathy, apathy towards something

Questions about apathy

What does apathy mean?

A lack of interest, concern, or desire to do anything.

What is apathy in other languages?

Türkçe: ilgisizlik · Español: apatía · Français: apathie · Deutsch: Teilnahmslosigkeit · Italiano: apatia · 日本語: 無関心

How do you pronounce apathy?

It is pronounced /ˈæpəθi/.

How do you use apathy in a sentence?

Her excitement gradually turned into apathy. Voter apathy led to a low turnout.

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