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apathetic Meaning & Definition

/ˌæpəˈθɛtɪk/

What Does Apathetic Mean?

Apathetic is used as an adjective meaning Void of feeling; not susceptible of deep emotion. It is also used to mean Of, or pertaining to apatheism. As a noun, it means An apathetic or indifferent person, especially one who shows no interest in a particular issue.

Apathetic: Key Facts

Part of speechadjective, noun
Pronunciation//ˌæpəˈθɛtɪk//
Syllables1
Synonymsindifferent, uninterested and spiritless
Pluralapathetics
Comparative / superlativemore apathetic, most apathetic

Apathetic Definition (Adjective)

  1. Void of feeling; not susceptible of deep emotion.
  2. Of, or pertaining to apatheism.

Apathetic as a Noun

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

Synonyms of Apathetic

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Antonyms of Apathetic

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Apathetic in a Sentence

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Word Forms & Grammar

apathetic (comparative more apathetic, superlative most apathetic)

apathetic (plural apathetics)

Words That Rhyme With Apathetic

Origin of Apathetic

From apathy + -etic.

Apathetic Pronunciation

The standard pronunciation of apathetic is //ˌæpəˈθɛtɪk//, spoken in 1 syllable.

Common Questions About Apathetic

Is apathetic an adjective or a noun?

Apathetic is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a noun.

What is another word for apathetic?

Words with a similar meaning to apathetic include indifferent, uninterested and spiritless. See the full list of apathetic synonyms and antonyms.

What is the plural of apathetic?

The plural of apathetic is apathetics.

What are the comparative and superlative forms of apathetic?

The comparative form is more apathetic and the superlative form is most apathetic.

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