apathetic
adjective
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Pronunciation: /ˌæpəˈθɛtɪk/ / [ˌæpəˈθɛɾɪ̈k]
adj
Etymology: Etymology tree English apathy English -etic English apathetic From apathy + -etic.
- Void of feeling; not susceptible of deep emotion.
“He then added a few general offers of service, but offered as if he would be glad if they were accepted; and when Guido knelt for his parting benediction, it was given with a warmth and sincerity not often used by the apathetic and haughty minister.”
- Of, or pertaining to apatheism.
noun
Etymology: Etymology tree English apathy English -etic English apathetic From apathy + -etic.
- An apathetic or indifferent person, especially one who shows no interest in a particular issue.
“On the left are the activist Vietniks, eager to protest the war; next are the doves, who oppose the U.S. role but shun demonstrations; and in the middle are the apathetics, who simply are not concerned enough to think through their own stand.”