apathetic

[ ap-uh-thet-ik ]
/ ˌæp əˈθɛt ɪk /

adjective

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

First recorded in 1735–45; apath(y) + (path)etic

SYNONYMS FOR apathetic

1 unfeeling, impassive, cool.
2 uninterested, unconcerned.

ANTONYMS FOR apathetic

1 emotional.
2 concerned.

OTHER WORDS FROM apathetic

ap·a·thet·i·cal·ly, adverb

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British Dictionary definitions for apathetically

apathetic
/ (ˌæpəˈθɛtɪk) /

adjective

having or showing little or no emotion; indifferent

Derived forms of apathetic

apathetically, adverb

Word Origin for apathetic

C18: from apathy + pathetic
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Medical definitions for apathetically

apathetic
[ ăp′ə-thĕt′ĭk ]

adj.

Lacking interest or concern; indifferent.

Other words from apathetic

ap′a•thet′i•cal•ly adv.
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