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APATHY Synonyms

There are 12 synonyms of the word apathy. (exact relations)
There are 14 hypernyms of the word apathy. (close relations)
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indifference
nounn
noun

• unbiased impartial unconcern

• apathy demonstrated by an absence of emotional reactions

• the trait of lacking enthusiasm for or interest in things generally

• the trait of remaining calm and seeming not to care; a casual lack of concern

detachment
nounn
noun

• avoiding emotional involvement

• the act of releasing from an attachment or connection

• the state of being isolated or detached

• a small unit of troops of special composition

• coming apart

disinterest
nounn
noun

• tolerance attributable to a lack of involvement

• lack of interest

disregard
verb, nounv, n
noun

• lack of attention and due care

• willful lack of care and attention

verb

• refuse to acknowledge

• bar from attention or consideration

• give little or no attention to

insensitivity
nounn
noun

• the inability to respond to affective changes in your interpersonal environment

nonchalance
nounn
noun

• the trait of remaining calm and seeming not to care; a casual lack of concern

passivity
nounn
noun

• the trait of remaining inactive; a lack of initiative

• submission to others or to outside influences

unconcern
nounn
noun

• the trait of remaining calm and seeming not to care; a casual lack of concern

• a feeling of lack of concern

unresponsiveness
nounn
noun

• the quality of being unresponsive; not reacting; as a quality of people, it is marked by a failure to respond quickly or with emotion to people or events

neutrality
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• nonparticipation in a dispute or war

• tolerance attributable to a lack of involvement

• pH value of 7

numbness
nounn
noun

• partial or total lack of sensation in a part of the body; a symptom of nerve damage or dysfunction

• the trait of lacking enthusiasm for or interest in things generally

spiritlessness
nounn
noun

• the trait of lacking enthusiasm for or interest in things generally

Best Hypernyms For APATHY

Here is a list of related hypernyms for apathy, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (14)
passivity aloofness coldness detachment disinterest disregard feeling indifference insensitivity lack nonchalance passiveness remoteness unconcern

Alternatives for INDIFFERENCE

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