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apathetic

/ˌæpəˈθɛtɪk/
ap · a · thet · ic ˌæp · ə · ˈθɛt · ɪk
English Definition
adj. showing or feeling no interest
中文释义
冷漠的,无动于衷的
Significado en Español
apático, indiferente
한국어 뜻
무관심한, 냉담한
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
thờ ơ, lãnh đạm
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Example Sentence

He seemed apathetic about the election.

他对这次选举似乎漠不关心。

Synonyms
indifferent uninterested unmoved
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “apathetic”:

  1. A indifferent
  2. B enthusiastic
  3. C passionate
  4. D eager
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A — indifferent. “apathetic” means adj. showing or feeling no interest

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The ______ student yawned and stared blankly out the classroom window.

  1. A apathetic
  2. B eager
  3. C curious
  4. D excited
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A — apathetic. “apathetic” means adj. showing or feeling no interest

Common questions about “apathetic”

What does “apathetic” mean?

apathetic — adj. showing or feeling no interest. In Chinese: 冷漠的,无动于衷的.

How do you pronounce “apathetic”?

apathetic is pronounced /ˌæpəˈθɛtɪk/. It breaks into 4 syllables: ap · a · thet · ic.

How do you use “apathetic” in a sentence?

He seemed apathetic about the election. (他对这次选举似乎漠不关心。)

What are synonyms for “apathetic”?

indifferent, uninterested, unmoved — all close in meaning to apathetic (adj. showing or feeling no interest).

Is “apathetic” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. apathetic appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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