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Apathy

Definition

(noun) Lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern

Examples

The team's apathy towards the project was evident in their lack of progress.
  • Apathy killed the buzz in the room.

  • By Friday, apathy had settled over the office in Portland, and nobody wanted to pick up the phone.

  • Her apathy toward jazz made the album feel pointless.

  • After the fire alarm went off at 2 a.m., Mark's apathy was gone in an instant.

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Other English words at this level include Empathetic, Galvanize, Mindfulness, Trajectory, and Paradigm. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.

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