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apathy

//ˈæpəθi//
English Definition
Lack of interest or emotion.
中文释义
冷漠;漠不关心
Example Sentence

The survey attributed poor attendance at the lecture series less to apathy than to a schedule that conflicted with laboratory hours.

调查认为讲座系列出席率低,与其说是冷漠,不如说是时间与实验课冲突。

Synonyms
indifference listlessness detachment
Antonyms
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
a-(无) + path(情感) → 无情感 → 冷漠。
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “apathy”?

  1. A Innocent and frank; naive.
  2. B Lack of interest or emotion.
  3. C Sentimental longing for the past.
  4. D Arrogantly superior.
Show answer

B — Lack of interest or emotion.. “apathy” means Lack of interest or emotion..

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “Lack of interest or emotion.”?

  1. A ingenuous
  2. B nostalgia
  3. C apathy
  4. D haughty
Show answer

C — apathy. “apathy” means Lack of interest or emotion..

Common questions about “apathy”

What does “apathy” mean?

apathy — Lack of interest or emotion.. In Chinese: 冷漠;漠不关心.

How do you pronounce “apathy”?

apathy is pronounced //ˈæpəθi//.

How is “apathy” used in a sentence?

The survey attributed poor attendance at the lecture series less to apathy than to a schedule that conflicted with laboratory hours. (调查认为讲座系列出席率低,与其说是冷漠,不如说是时间与实验课冲突。)

What are synonyms for “apathy”?

indifference, listlessness, detachment — all close in meaning to apathy (Lack of interest or emotion.).

What is the opposite of “apathy”?

enthusiasm, zeal — each the opposite of apathy (Lack of interest or emotion.).

Is “apathy” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. apathy is on the SAT Prep Difficult list — the higher-register words that decide the hard questions. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “apathy”?

a-(无) + path(情感) → 无情感 → 冷漠。

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The Digital SAT tests vocabulary through Words in Context questions, never as a standalone definition. Learn the word, then use it against a real passage.