C1 noun Neutro

apathy

/ˈæpəθi/

Apathy refers to a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern regarding matters of general importance or appeal. It is a state of indifference where an individual or group remains unmoved by events that would typically trigger an emotional response or action.

Exemplos

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I was surprised by his apathy when I told him I was moving away after ten years.

I was surprised by his lack of emotion or interest when I told him I was moving away after ten years.

2

The government is struggling to overcome the widespread public apathy toward the new environmental regulations.

The government is struggling to overcome the widespread public indifference toward the new environmental regulations.

3

There's so much apathy in this room that I don't even want to suggest a movie.

There's so much lack of interest in this room that I don't even want to suggest a movie.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
apathy
Advérbio
apathetically
Adjetivo
apathetic
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Dica de memorização

Remember that 'a-' means 'without' (as in 'asymmetrical') and '-pathy' means 'feeling' (as in 'sympathy'). So, apathy literally means 'without feeling'.

Quiz rápido

The principal was concerned about the students' ____ toward the new school rules.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: apathy

Exemplos

1

I was surprised by his apathy when I told him I was moving away after ten years.

everyday

I was surprised by his lack of emotion or interest when I told him I was moving away after ten years.

2

The government is struggling to overcome the widespread public apathy toward the new environmental regulations.

formal

The government is struggling to overcome the widespread public indifference toward the new environmental regulations.

3

There's so much apathy in this room that I don't even want to suggest a movie.

informal

There's so much lack of interest in this room that I don't even want to suggest a movie.

4

Scholars argue that voter apathy is not merely a sign of laziness but a reflection of systemic disillusionment.

academic

Scholars argue that the lack of interest in voting is not merely a sign of laziness but a reflection of systemic disillusionment.

5

Employee apathy can lead to a significant decrease in productivity and innovation within the firm.

business

Employee lack of enthusiasm can lead to a significant decrease in productivity and innovation within the firm.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
apathy
Advérbio
apathetically
Adjetivo
apathetic

Colocações comuns

voter apathy Lack of interest among voters in participating in elections
widespread apathy Indifference that is common among a large group of people
public apathy General lack of concern from the community
overcome apathy To succeed in dealing with or controlling a lack of interest
sense of apathy A feeling of total indifference

Frases Comuns

shaking off apathy

Taking action to stop being indifferent or lazy

steeped in apathy

Deeply affected by a lack of interest or concern

political apathy

Lack of interest in political activities or government affairs

Frequentemente confundido com

apathy vs empathy

Empathy is the ability to understand and share the feelings of another, while apathy is the total absence of feeling or interest.

apathy vs sympathy

Sympathy is feeling pity or sorrow for someone else's misfortune; apathy is having no feeling at all toward a situation.

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Notas de uso

Apathy is typically used in a negative context to criticize a lack of civic duty or emotional engagement. It is often followed by the prepositions 'toward' or 'about'.

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Erros comuns

Learners often use the word 'empathy' when they mean 'apathy' because they sound similar. Also, remember that 'apathy' is a noun; you cannot 'apathy' something (use 'be apathetic about' instead).

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Dica de memorização

Remember that 'a-' means 'without' (as in 'asymmetrical') and '-pathy' means 'feeling' (as in 'sympathy'). So, apathy literally means 'without feeling'.

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Origem da palavra

Derived from the Greek 'apatheia', meaning 'freedom from suffering' or 'insensibility'.

Padrões gramaticais

uncountable noun followed by 'toward' or 'towards' followed by 'about'
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Contexto cultural

In many Western democracies, 'voter apathy' is a frequent topic of sociopolitical debate regarding low election turnout.

Quiz rápido

The principal was concerned about the students' ____ toward the new school rules.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: apathy

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