apathy

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Learn the meaning of apathy with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.

apathy

(noun)

Meaning

lack of interest or enthusiasm

Example

"Her apathy towards the project surprised her teachers."

Synonyms

indifferencedisinterestunconcern

Antonyms

enthusiasmpassioninterest

More about this word

Word origin
From the Greek 'apathes', meaning without feeling.
Related word forms
  • adjective: apathetic
  • noun: apatheism