apathetic meaning
UK US /ˌæpəˈθɛtɪk/ 4 syllables
apathetic (adjective): showing little or no emotion or animation.
apathetic has 2 meanings in this dictionary.
apathetic as an adjective
- showing little or no emotion or animation
- a woman who became active rather than apathetic as she grew older
Similar: spiritless
Related forms: apathy
- marked by a lack of interest
- an apathetic audience
- the universe is neither hostile nor friendly; it is simply indifferent
Synonyms: indifferent
Similar: uninterested
Related forms: apathy
How to pronounce apathetic
apathetic is pronounced /ˌæpəˈθɛtɪk/ in American English. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the third syllable.
Words that rhyme with apathetic
Scrabble score: 16 (letter breakdown)
Word lists: words starting with AP · words ending in IC · 9-letter words
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