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apathetic

intermediateB2

/ˌæp.əˈθɛt.ɪk/ · a-pa-the-tic

Showing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

Showing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern.

کسی بھی دلچسپی، جوش، یا فکر کا ظاہر نہ کرنا یا محسوس نہ کرنا۔

بے پرواہ

be parwah

Synonyms

indifferentunconcerneddisinterestedغیر دلچسپاپنوں سے بے خبربے خُود

Antonyms

caringinterestedenthusiasticپرامیددلچسپپرجوش

Common Collocations

  • apathetic response
  • apathetic towards issues
  • apathetic attitude

Example Sentences

He was apathetic towards the proposed changes in the law.

وہ قانون میں تجویز کردہ تبدیلیوں کے بارے میں بے پرواہ تھا۔

Woh qanoon mein tajweez karda tabdeeliyon ke bare mein be parwah tha.

Her apathetic demeanor made it clear that she didn't care about the outcome.

اس کا بے پرواہ رویہ واضح کرتا تھا کہ اسے نتیجے کی کوئی پرواہ نہیں تھی۔

Us ka be parwah rawaya wazeh karta tha ke usay nateejay ki koi parwah nahi thi.

In an apathetic society, important issues often go unaddressed.

ایک بے پرواہ معاشرے میں، اہم مسائل اکثر نظرانداز کیے جاتے ہیں۔

Ek be parwah muasharay mein, ahm masail aksar nazar andaaz kiye jate hain.

Easily Confused With

sympathetic:Sympathetic means showing compassion and understanding, whereas apathetic means lack of interest or concern.

Word Family

apathy
nounبے حسی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Apathy is like a 'path' that leads to feelings of 'indifference' – no desire to walk or engage.

Imagine a person sitting in a crowded place but completely ignoring everything around them.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Greek "apatheia" — lack of feeling

First known use: 19th century

The term 'apathetic' is derived from the Greek word 'apatheia', which was used to describe a state of being without passions or emotions. Over time, it evolved into the English language in the late 19th century.