Meaning & use

apathetic

adjective·Advanced

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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