Synonyms for

Apathy

Verb / ˈæpʌθi: / Another word for apathy — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

lack of interest, enthusiasm or concern

Synonyms & similar words

spiritlessness indifference numbness indifference unconcern disinterest passivity laziness lethargy insensitivity insouciance dispassion stoicism phlegm coldness detachment coolness nonchalance

Synonyms by register

Formal

indifference unconcern nonchalance detachment

Informal

laziness sluggishness complacency meh

Literary

lassitude torpor ennui

Antonyms

enthusiasm passion interest concern care animation zeal

Common collocations

  • political apathy
  • voter apathy
  • public apathy
  • growing apathy
  • apathy towards
  • apathy and indifference
  • apathy syndrome

Word family

noun apathy
adjective apathetic

Usage note

Apathy refers to a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern. It is often used in contexts discussing social or political engagement.

Example sentences

  1. Her apathy towards the environment was concerning.
  2. I was surprised by his apathy towards his own success.
  3. The apathy towards the pandemic led to further spread of the virus.
  4. The student's apathy towards learning was evident in his grades.
  5. The politician's apathy towards the needs of his constituents cost him the election.

Quotes

  • The opposite of love is not hate, it's indifference. The opposite of art is not ugliness, it's apathy. The opposite of faith is not heresy, it's indifference. And the opposite of life is not death, it's indifference. - Elie Wiesel
  • The world is a dangerous place to live, not because of the people who are evil, but because of the people who don't do anything about it. - Albert Einstein
  • The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing. - Edmund Burke

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