1
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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2
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
What some perceive as apathy is actually self-preservation.
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Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
In what ways does detachment differ from disengagement or apathy?
—Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
Your personality or mood changes Several symptoms that aren’t memory-related are associated with early Alzheimer's and dementia, including irritability, depression, anxiety, and apathy.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 25 Apr. 2025
But support from friends and family can offer an antidote to fear and apathy — for early Christians, and for others throughout history.
—John Blake, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2025
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Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
In what ways does detachment differ from disengagement or apathy?
—Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
Your personality or mood changes Several symptoms that aren’t memory-related are associated with early Alzheimer's and dementia, including irritability, depression, anxiety, and apathy.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 25 Apr. 2025
But support from friends and family can offer an antidote to fear and apathy — for early Christians, and for others throughout history.
—John Blake, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for apathy
Noun
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Agencies may not conduct large-scale reorganizations and reductions in force in blatant disregard of Congress's mandates, and a president may not initiate large-scale executive branch reorganization without partnering with Congress.—
Melissa Quinn
May 23,
CBS News,
23 May 2025
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So who is to blame for this callous disregard of patient’s and her family’s grief?—
Brea Baker,
Refinery29,
22 May 2025
Noun
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There’s a New Spirituality in Pop Music June 7, 1987 As religion and crypto-religion were locked in mortal combat, the AIDS plague was sweeping across gay communities like a firestorm, to the complete indifference of the federal government and their Christian handmaidens.—
Marc Weingarten,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2025
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Watching The Disappearance of Josef Mengele leaves one without any real feeling beyond indifference or deep disgust.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
20 May 2025
Noun
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Wet or productive: Most pneumonia coughs produce phlegm (mucus), which can be yellow or green or contain small amounts of blood.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
13 Apr. 2025
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Common symptoms of pneumonia include chest pain when breathing or coughing; fatigue; fever, sweating and shaking chills; nausea or vomiting; and a cough that produces phlegm, according to the Mayo Clinic.—
Adrianna Rodriguez,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Apathy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apathy. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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