Definition of apathetic

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< apatetic

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ap·a·thet·ic    (p-thtk) KEY   also ap·a·thet·i·cal   (--kl) KEY  

ADJECTIVE:

1. Feeling or showing a lack of interest or concern; indifferent.
2. Feeling or showing little or no emotion; unresponsive.

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ETYMOLOGY:
From apathy , on the model of pathetic

OTHER FORMS:
apa·theti·cal·ly (Adverb)

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