apathy[noun]Synonyms: lack of interest, coolness, indifference, inertia, nonchalance, passivity, torpor, unconcern
Antonyms: zeal, enthusiasm
Contrasted words: ardor, fervor, passion, responsiveness, warmth, alertness, awareness, concern, solicitude, attentiveness, heedfulness, interest, mindfulness, sensitivity, ardency, fervency, zeal
Related Words: inertness,
passivity,
supineness,
aloofness,
detachment,
indifference,
unconcern,
lethargy,
torpidity,
torpor,
listlessness,
numbness,
stupefaction,
stupor,
callousness,
hardness,
insensitivity,
obduracy,
unawareness,
coldness,
halfheartedness,
lukewarmness,
calmness,
dispassion,
dispassionateness [TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲
ap‧a‧thy /ˈæpəθi/
noun [uncountable][
Date: 1600-1700;
Language: Greek;
Origin: apatheia, from a- 'without' + pathos 'feeling']
the feeling of not being interested in something, and not willing to make any effort to change or improve things:
The campaign failed because of public apathy. [TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲