apathetic — English Dictionary

Adjective

1. Void of feeling; not susceptible of deep emotion.

   Synonyms

   indifferentunconcerned

   Examples

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   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.

2. Of, or pertaining to apatheism.

Noun

1. An apathetic or indifferent person, especially one who shows no interest in a particular issue.

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   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.

Adjective

1. showing little or no emotion or animation

   Examples

   a woman who became active rather than apathetic as she grew older

2. marked by a lack of interest

   Synonyms

   indifferent

   Examples

   an apathetic audience

   the universe is neither hostile nor friendly; it is simply indifferent