Word noun
apathetic
n.
US /ˌæpəˈθɛtɪk/ UK /ˌæpɐθˈɛtɪk/ ap·a·thet·ic
Definition
- 01 C2 Proficiency
a person who does not care or shows no interest in a specific issue.
an individual characterized by indifference or a lack of concern, especially regarding a particular cause or movement.
Simple“It is hard to start a protest when you are surrounded by apathetics.”
In context“The organizer lamented that the town was full of apathetics who refused to attend even the most critical town hall meetings.”
UsageUsed as a countable noun, though the adjective form is significantly more common.
SynonymsAntonymsactivistzealot
Real-world usage
“Waitressing had made me feel hopeless and stupid, and I became apathetic towards all work.”
Etymology
From apathy + -etic.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
This entry
Level C1 · Advanced
Frequency Occasional
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