APATHY

(noun) the trait of lacking enthusiasm for or interest in things generally
synonyms : indifference , numbness , spiritlessness
The government is taking steps to reduce voter apathy in view of the upcoming elections. -added by naila_inlas
(noun) an absence of emotion or enthusiasm
The child’s apathy was a source of concern for his parents. -added by naila_inlas

Selected Mnemonic for apathy

(Tag: Global) a (negative) + pathy : root "pathy" means feeling as in sympathy; so apathy means having no feeling for others or lacking interest in something.
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Mnemonics for apathy

(Tag: ) consider pathy==sympathy, there are two words. 1. antipathy = dislike 2. apathy = disinterested Since "anti" is stronger than "a".. disliking is 1 step above disinterested..
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(Tag: a pathy= a 'pati' ie. husband in hindi. pati is always disinterested in his wife and interested in other girls.so husband has apathy for his wife)
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(Tag: ) apathy sounds like chapathy means roti in hindi.so say i dont like chapathi i like breads only.
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(Tag: ) Anti-symPATHY
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(Tag: ) choosing "A"Path or "B" Path doesnot make anydifference(indifferent)
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(Tag: ) APATHY<===> उदासीनता (pr. \\udasinata \\ )[Noun] Example:There is certain apathy about the economic condition among the public.
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(Tag: ) pathy+patni: panti(wife) is trying to attract pathy(husband). But he does not show any interest.
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