Apathetic Meaning in English
word
ˌæpəˈθɛtɪk
ap-uh-THET-ik
ˌæpɐθˈɛtɪk
ap-uh-THET-ik
Definition
Showing or feeling little or no interest, emotion, or concern about something; not caring about what is happening.
Usage & Nuances
Formal or semi-formal; often describes a lack of motivation or concern that is seen as negative. Commonly paired with words like 'about', 'toward', or 'attitude'. 'Apathetic' is stronger than just 'uninterested'; it suggests indifference to things that normally cause emotion.
Spanish: apático - indiferentePortuguese (BR): apático - indiferentePortuguese (PT): apático - indiferenteChinese (Simplified): 冷漠的 - 漠不关心的Chinese (Traditional): 冷漠的 - 漠不關心的Hindi: उदासीन - निस्पृहArabic: لامبالي - غير مبالٍBengali: উদাসীন - নিরাসক্তRussian: апатичный - безразличныйJapanese: 無関心な - 無感動なVietnamese: thờ ơ - lãnh đạmKorean: 무관심한 - 냉담한Turkish: ilgisiz - umursamazUrdu: بے پرواہ - لاتعلقIndonesian: apatis - acuh tak acuh
Example Sentences
He is apathetic about his studies.
basic
Many voters felt apathetic during the election.
basic
The students looked apathetic in class.
basic
She was so apathetic that nothing seemed to bother her.
natural
His apathetic attitude made group work difficult.
natural
People become apathetic when they feel they can't change anything.
natural