Apathy

Pronunciation: /ˈæpəθi/

Definitions of apathy

noun lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern

Example Sentences

A1 She showed apathy towards the outcome of the game.

A2 His apathy towards his studies was evident in his failing grades.

B1 The company's apathy towards customer complaints led to a decrease in sales.

B2 Her apathy towards politics was surprising considering her background in law.

C1 The leader's apathy towards the suffering of his people caused unrest in the country.

C2 The artist's apathy towards fame allowed him to focus solely on his craft.

Examples of apathy in a Sentence

formal The lack of interest or concern shown by the employees reflects a deep-seated apathy towards their work.

informal I can't believe the apathy of my friends when it comes to making plans for the weekend.

slang The apathy towards climate change among young people is really concerning.

figurative The garden was overrun with weeds, a symbol of the apathy that had taken hold of the neglected property.

Grammatical Forms of apathy

• past tense: apathized
• plural: apathies
• comparative: more apathetic
• superlative: most apathetic
• present tense: is apathetic
• future tense: will be apathetic
• perfect tense: has been apathetic
• continuous tense: is being apathetic
• singular: apathy
• positive degree: apathetic
• infinitive: to be apathetic
• gerund: apathizing
• participle: apathetic

Origin and Evolution of apathy

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'apathy' originated from the Greek word 'apatheia', which means 'without feeling' or 'without emotion'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'apathy' has come to be associated with a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern, rather than just a lack of emotion or feeling.