Meaning & use
apathetic
Showing little or no interest, enthusiasm, or concern about something.
See it in a sentence
Many voters felt apathetic about an election with no clear differences between candidates.
He grew apathetic toward his studies after failing the same class twice.
A note on using this word
Apathetic is usually followed by 'about' or 'toward,' and implies a lack of emotional investment rather than active dislike.
Words with a similar meaning
indifferentunenthusiastic
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