apathy Neutral 🟢 Beginner (A1)

Noun
apathy
Meaning

lack of feeling or emotion :
Apathy is the lack of feeling, emotion, interest, or concern. It is a state of indifference where a person shows no motivation, passion, or enthusiasm. An apathetic individual lacks the drive to engage with the world, perform daily tasks, or react to situations.

  • The professor described sociopaths as people prone to apathy who behave badly out of a desperation to feel something.
  • There was widespread apathy among students.
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