apathy
lack of interest, emotion, or concern
Word origin: From Greek apatheia, freedom from feeling (a- without plus pathos feeling).
Apathy in a sentence
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Voter apathy led to one of the lowest turnouts on record.
Voter apathy, more than any single candidate, decided the outcome of the low-turnout election.
Using “apathy” well
Apathy denotes an absence of interest, feeling, or concern, with a connotation of passive disengagement. It is broader than mere boredom, implying indifference to things that should matter.
More GRE words starting with A
to lower in rank, dignity, or self-respect
to make someone feel embarrassed or ashamed
to lessen in intensity or amount
to formally give up power or responsibility
departing from what is normal or expected
a departure from what is normal, usual, or expected
a state of temporary suspension or inactivity
to regard with strong disgust or hatred
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