Apathetic (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Marked by a lack of interest; "an apathetic audience"; "the universe is neither hostile nor friendly; it is simply indifferent".
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All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The company's stock prices fell dramatically, but the CEO seemed apathetic about the news, hardly reacting at all.
- She felt frustrated with her partner's apathetic response to her attempts to discuss their relationship issues.
- After losing their jobs, the former employees felt apathetic about looking for new work, as if nothing mattered anymore.
- The once vibrant neighborhood was now an apathetic, run-down community where people no longer seemed to care.
- He realized his teacher's apathetic demeanor towards her students' concerns was taking a toll on their academic performance.
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Meaning 2
Showing little or no emotion or animation; "a woman who became active rather than apathetic as she grew older".
Classification
All adjective clusters.