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as in nonchalant
having or showing a lack of interest or concern
people of conscience cannot be apathetic about the great suffering in this world
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as in stoic
not feeling or showing emotion
gave nothing more than an apathetic gaze to his interrogators
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Recent Examples of apathetic
Compared with their cognitively average peers, super-agers are the opposite of apathetic, says Gefen; they are actively engaged with other people and activities.
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Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Now, business leaders, workers and civilians alike have all become apathetic toward their own safety, innocently forgetting that there are measures keeping them protected every single day.
—Jim Pauley, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Our narrator is Alex, an apathetic and depraved teen gang leader who is as pleased by violence as he is enthralled with classical music.
—Robert English, EW.com, 30 July 2025
President Donald Trump's return to the White House has left many progressive Americans feeling disillusioned, resigned, and apathetic.
—Time, 16 July 2025
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Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Now, business leaders, workers and civilians alike have all become apathetic toward their own safety, innocently forgetting that there are measures keeping them protected every single day.
—Jim Pauley, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Our narrator is Alex, an apathetic and depraved teen gang leader who is as pleased by violence as he is enthralled with classical music.
—Robert English, EW.com, 30 July 2025
President Donald Trump's return to the White House has left many progressive Americans feeling disillusioned, resigned, and apathetic.
—Time, 16 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for apathetic
Adjective
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As with everything else Detective Diaz does, her coming out was so comedically nonchalant and matter-of-fact.—
Catherine Mhloyi,
Them.,
15 Sep. 2025
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Warren, in his typically nonchalant fashion, downplayed his early impact in the Colts’ offense.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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Just like everything old that becomes new again, this generation has claimed Ortega’s dark, stoic, intimidating, deadpan take on Wednesday as their own—perfect Halloween costume material.—
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
18 Sep. 2025
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Because of course, Mary is stoic.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Sep. 2025
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Streaming platforms have blurred the line between prestige drama and casual binge.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Ranging in sizes 4 Petite to 24 Plus, this casual yet classy dress features button cuff sleeves, a flattering tie closure, and over a dozen colors to choose from.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Sep. 2025
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This is perhaps why the Kremlin seems so uninterested in ending the war.—
Jeremy Shapiro,
The Atlantic,
10 Sep. 2025
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Taylor’s being a drill sergeant, but Belly and Anika are uninterested in going viral.—
Sara Netzley,
EW.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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“Apathetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apathetic. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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