apathetic
[ ap-uh-thet-ik ]
/ ˌæp əˈθɛt ɪk /
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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
OTHER WORDS FROM apathetic
ap·a·thet·i·cal·ly, adverbDictionary.com Unabridged
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British Dictionary definitions for apathetic
apathetic
/ (ˌæpəˈθɛtɪk) /
adjective
having or showing little or no emotion; indifferent
Derived forms of apathetic
apathetically, adverbWord Origin for apathetic
C18: from apathy + pathetic
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Medical definitions for apathetic
apathetic
[ ăp′ə-thĕt′ĭk ]
adj.
Lacking interest or concern; indifferent.
Other words from apathetic
ap′a•thet′i•cal•ly adv.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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