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as in numbness
a lack of emotion or emotional expressiveness
the apathy of the people of that war-torn country comes from their having seen too many horrors
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as in disregard
lack of interest or concern
her poor grades are proof enough of her apathy concerning all matters academic
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Recent Examples of apathy
Though still rare in America, the model reflects the striking idea that fundamental problems of politics—polarization, apathy, manipulation by special interests—can be transformed through radically direct democracy.
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Nick Romeo, The New Yorker, 31 Dec. 2024
Film commentators seem the least qualified to discuss whether this is genuinely new technology, an art form, or just another CIA psy-op — an excuse for apathy, human performance without accountability.
—Armond White, National Review, 24 Jan. 2025
Take your choice: frustration, disappointment, apathy, disdain.
—Katie Woo, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025
Carter's apathy toward space At the root of my skepticism was this simple fact—Jimmy Carter was no great friend to the space program or, at least initially, the shuttle.
—Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 30 Dec. 2024
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Nick Romeo, The New Yorker, 31 Dec. 2024
Film commentators seem the least qualified to discuss whether this is genuinely new technology, an art form, or just another CIA psy-op — an excuse for apathy, human performance without accountability.
—Armond White, National Review, 24 Jan. 2025
Take your choice: frustration, disappointment, apathy, disdain.
—Katie Woo, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025
Carter's apathy toward space At the root of my skepticism was this simple fact—Jimmy Carter was no great friend to the space program or, at least initially, the shuttle.
—Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 30 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for apathy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for apathy
Noun
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The President must reign in Mr. Musk's powers immediately and stop this blatant disregard for the powers of Congress.—
Anders Fogh Rasmussen,
Newsweek,
4 Feb. 2025
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That is a blatant disregard for the rule of law, even though pardons are within the purview of the president and something he is technically allowed to do.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Jan. 2025
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But, as Kennedy’s book makes painfully clear, the rape kit has also become a paradoxical symbol of systemic indifference toward rape and its victims.—
Jessica Winter,
The New Yorker,
3 Feb. 2025
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The government’s apparent indifference toward the hostages—despite the IDF’s near-total military control of Gaza and the fact that many hostages were held within a few kilometers of IDF positions—only deepened the public’s frustration.—
Amos Harel,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Jan. 2025
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Use Peppermint Peppermint can effectively soothe a sore throat, thin mucus, loosen phlegm, and calm coughs.—
Ann Pietrangelo,
Verywell Health,
10 Feb. 2025
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Often, the telltale sign of an active infection is longstanding cough with phlegm and streaks of blood.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA TODAY,
29 Jan. 2025
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“Apathy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apathy. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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