apathetic

apathetic
apathetically, adv.
/ap'euh thet"ik/, adj.
1. having or showing little or no emotion: apathetic behavior.
2. not interested or concerned; indifferent or unresponsive: an apathetic audience. Also, apathetical.
[1735-45; APATH(Y) + (PATH)ETIC]
Syn. 1. unfeeling, impassive, cool. 2. uninterested, unconcerned.
Ant. 1. emotional. 2. concerned.

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