apathetic
[ap-uh-thet-ik]
- having or showing little or no emotion: apathetic behavior.
- not interested or concerned; indifferent or unresponsive: an apathetic audience.
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Also ap·a·thet·i·cal.
Origin of apathetic
Synonyms
See more synonyms for apathetic on Thesaurus.com1. unfeeling, impassive, cool. 2. uninterested, unconcerned.
Antonyms
1. emotional. 2. concerned.
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Examples from the Web for apathetically
Historical Examples
Reluctantly, apathetically, the Leopard Woman's men got to their feet.
The Leopard WomanStewart Edward White
She waved her hand to them apathetically and rowed slowly on.
A Spirit in PrisonRobert Hichens
The little man paused in his painful progress to look on apathetically.
The Trail of '98Robert W. Service
Miss Carter listened at first apathetically, then with growing interest.
Betty Wales SeniorMargaret Warde
She opened her eyes and fixed them apathetically on the strong helpful face.
Flamsted quarriesMary E. Waller
apathetic
- having or showing little or no emotion; indifferent
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Word Origin
C18: from apathy + pathetic
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Word Origin and History for apathetically
apathetic
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
apathetic
(ăp′ə-thĕt′ĭk)- Lacking interest or concern; indifferent.
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