APATHETIC

apathetic, indifferent

(adjective) marked by a lack of interest; “an apathetic audience”; “the universe is neither hostile nor friendly; it is simply indifferent”

apathetic

(adjective) showing little or no emotion or animation; “a woman who became active rather than apathetic as she grew older”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

apathetic (comparative more apathetic, superlative most apathetic)

Void of feeling; not susceptible of deep emotion

Synonyms: passionless, indifferent

Of, or pertaining to apatheism.

Synonyms

• incurious, indifferent, impassive

• See also: calm

Source: Wiktionary


Ap`a*thet"ic, Ap`a*thet"ic*al a. Etym: [See Apathy.]

Definition: Void of feeling; not susceptible of deep emotion; passionless; indifferent.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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