Meaning
apathy, listlessness
- Lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern; state of indifference and unresponsiveness.
In a sentence
Da qualche settimana è caduto in una totale apatia.
For a few weeks he has fallen into total apathy.
L'apatia dei cittadini verso le elezioni preoccupa gli esperti.
The citizens' apathy toward elections worries experts.
Non dobbiamo permettere che l'apatia prenda il sopravvento sulle nostre vite.
We must not allow apathy to take over our lives.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| apatia | feminine · singular |
| apatie | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Can refer to an emotional slump or to a clinical symptom.