apathy

English

/ˈæ.pə.θi/

noun
Definitions
  • Lack of emotion or motivation; lack of interest or enthusiasm towards something; disinterest (in something).

Etymology

Derived from French apathie derived from Latin apathīa derived from Ancient Greek ἀπάθεια (insensibility, freedom from emotion, impassibility, freedom from suffering).

Origin

Ancient Greek

ἀπάθεια

Gloss

insensibility, freedom from emotion, impassibility, freedom from suffering

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