apatía
/a.paˈti.a/
lack of interest or enthusiasm
Su apatía hacia el trabajo era evidente.
His apathy toward work was evident.
formal
A state of indifference or lack of emotion, motivation, or interest in things around you.
La apatía de los estudiantes durante la clase preocupaba al profesor.
The students' apathy during class worried the teacher.
Often used in psychological or social contexts to describe emotional detachment.
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Common Contexts
Apatía is often used in discussions about mental health, social behavior, or workplace attitudes.
Word Origin
From Greek 'apatheia', meaning 'without feeling' or 'without passion'.
Usage Notes
Avoid using 'apatía' to describe physical inactivity; it refers specifically to emotional or motivational states.
Word Breakdown
a-
without
prefix-patía
feeling or condition
suffixDiccionario Español-Inglés