CEFR B2

apathetic

adjective

Meaning

Showing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern.

Examples

The students became apathetic about the lesson after the teacher droned on for an hour.
His apathetic response to the news of the promotion surprised everyone, as he usually showed great ambition.

Synonyms: indifferent, uninterested, passive, listless, nonchalant

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apathetic (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˌæpəˈθɛtɪk/

Definition

Showing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern.

Examples

The students became apathetic about the lesson after the teacher droned on for an hour.
His apathetic response to the news of the promotion surprised everyone, as he usually showed great ambition.
A growing number of voters are becoming apathetic towards politics, leading to low turnout in elections.

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