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His apathy showed when he ignored the problem.
What does Apathy mean?
Apathy means not caring or showing little interest.
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A lack of interest, care, or emotion.
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The teacher tried to turn apathy into curiosity.
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Apathy can grow when people feel their actions will not make a difference.
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WordApathy.
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MeaningApathy means not caring or showing little interest.
ExampleExample: His apathy showed when he ignored the problem.
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- Syllables
- ap · uh · thee
- Strongest beat
- ap
- Ending
- thee
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- Put a little extra energy on ap.
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Synonyms
Words like Apathy
indifferenceUse when someone does not care strongly either way.
disinterestUse when someone lacks interest.
Antonyms
Opposite words
interestUse when someone cares or wants to know more.
enthusiasmUse when someone shows excitement and energy.
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Apathy word family
Base word
apathy
adjective
apathetic
Showing little interest, care, or emotion.
adverb
apathetically
In a way that shows little care or interest.
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