Synonyms for apathetic


Grammar : Adj
Spell : ap-uh-thet-ik
Phonetic Transcription : ˌæp əˈθɛt ɪk

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Définition of apathetic

Origin :
  • 1744, from apathy + -ic, on model of pathetic.
  • adj uncaring, disinterested
Example sentences :
  • But he was, to some degree, apathetic from over-much misery.
  • Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
  • He, like his rag-weed, had settled down to an apathetic jog.
  • Extract from : « Dust » by Mr. and Mrs. Haldeman-Julius
  • Walter shot a hard look at his apathetic sister, then turned to his father.
  • Extract from : « Alice Adams » by Booth Tarkington
  • Louisa had listened to this discourse with apathetic patience.
  • Extract from : « The Market-Place » by Harold Frederic
  • As to the Rubber corner itself, the Stock Exchange as a whole was apathetic.
  • Extract from : « The Market-Place » by Harold Frederic
  • They sat in an apathetic circle, waiting for Old Jerry to come.
  • Extract from : « Once to Every Man » by Larry Evans
  • His resentment had passed from the apathetic stage to the fighting.
  • Extract from : « Garrison's Finish » by W. B. M. Ferguson
  • Gougeon sat picking at the candle-grease in his apathetic way.
  • Extract from : « The False Chevalier » by William Douw Lighthall
  • Mr. Peaslee, silent and immovable, watched her with apathetic eyes.
  • Extract from : « The Calico Cat » by Charles Miner Thompson
  • It was too much for even the most apathetic of the miners to contemplate calmly.
  • Extract from : « Picked up at Sea » by J.C. Hutcheson

Antonyms for apathetic

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