Meaning & use
apathy
A lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern about something.
See it in a sentence
Voter apathy was blamed for the unusually low turnout in the local election.
His apathy toward the project frustrated teammates who wanted to finish early.
A note on using this word
Apathy describes an absence of feeling or motivation, distinct from someone actively disagreeing; it implies not caring either way.
Words with a similar meaning
indifferencedisinterest
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Words with an opposite meaning
enthusiasmpassion
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