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apathy

nounfeminineformal/ɐpɐˈtiɐ/medium

a·pa·ti·a

Definition

A state of indifference, lack of interest, emotion, or motivation.
There was a general apathy towards the new policy.
He couldn't shake off his feeling of apathy.
Common collocations
feel apathygeneral apathyovercome apathy

Etymology

Do latim *apathīa*, do grego *apatheia* ('insensibilidade').

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