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

  1. showing little or no emotion or animation
    • a woman who became active rather than apathetic as she grew older

    Similar: spiritless

    Related forms: apathy

  2. 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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