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apathetically

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/ˌæpəˈθɛtɪkli/ · ap-a-thet-i-cal-ly

In a manner showing little or no emotion, interest, or concern.

Meanings

adverbformal

In a manner showing little or no emotion, interest, or concern.

ایسی حالت میں جو کم یا کوئی جذبات، دلچسپی یا فکر ظاہر نہ کرے۔

بے حسی سے

be hansi se

Synonyms

indifferentlyunemotionallyunconcernedlyبے پروائی سےبے توجہی سےغفلت سے

Antonyms

emotionallypassionatelyengagedجذباتی طور پرشوق سےدلچسپی سے

Common Collocations

  • apathetically respond
  • speak apathetically
  • look apathetically

Example Sentences

She listened apathetically to the speaker's long monologue.

اس نے مقرر کی طویل گفتگو بے حسی سے سنی۔

Us ne muqarrir ki tawil guftagu be hansi se suni.

He accepted the news apathetically, showing no reaction.

اس نے خبر کو بے حسی سے قبول کیا، کوئی ردعمل نہیں دکھایا۔

Us ne khabar ko be hansi se qabul kiya, koi rad-e-amal nahi dikhaya.

The students responded apathetically to the teacher's motivational speech.

طلبا نے استاد کی حوصلہ افزائی کی تقریر پر بے حسی سے جواب دیا۔

Talaba ne ustad ki hosla afzai ki taqreer par be hansi se jawab diya.

Easily Confused With

apathetic:Apathetic describes a lack of interest or concern, while apathetically is the adverbial form indicating how something is done.

Word Family

apathy
nounبے حسی
apathetic
adjectiveبے حس

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'apathetic' as lacking the 'pathos' (feeling) in a situation.

Imagine a person sitting calmly in a chaotic situation without showing any emotion.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

نہ پوچھ کیوں ہیں کفن بھی بکھرے، جیسے بے حسی کی دنیا ہے۔

Na pooch kyun hain kafan bhi bikhre, jaise be hansi ki duniya hai.

Don't ask why the shrouds are scattered, as if this world is of apathy.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

بے حسی لمبی موت ہے۔

Be hansi lambi maut hai.

Apathy is a long death.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Greek "apathes" — without feeling

First known use: 19th century

The word 'apathetically' is derived from the Greek word 'apathes', which means lacking feeling or emotion. It entered English usage in the 19th century.