Apathy
A lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern.
nounApathy
A lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern.
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Imagine This
Some people do not have sympathy for the poor because they have a lack of interest or concern.
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Sounds Like
ˈæpəθi (AP-uh-thee)
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Looks Like
a + pathy; 'pathy' relates to feeling (as in sympathy); prefix 'a-' means without
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Remember This
Apathy is the opposite of empathy. The word comes from Greek pathos meaning feeling and a- meaning without.
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Other Forms
apatheticadjective
apathicallyadverb
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Connect With
empathy, indifference, detachment, zeal
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Note
Apathy describes a general lack of concern, not necessarily a negative judgment about others; be careful not to confuse with indifference in a specific situation where interest might exist in other areas. Distinguish it from temporary disinterest versus chronic disengagement.