APATHETIC: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for APATHETIC?

Need another word that means the same as “apathetic”? Find 20 synonyms and 30 related words for “apathetic” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Apathetic” are: indifferent, uninterested, unconcerned, unmoved, unresponsive, impassive, passive, detached, uninvolved, disinterested, unfeeling, unemotional, emotionless, dispassionate, lukewarm, cool, uncaring, half-hearted, lackadaisical, non-committal

Apathetic as an Adjective

Definitions of "Apathetic" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “apathetic” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Marked by a lack of interest.
• Showing little or no emotion or animation.
• Showing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern.

Synonyms of "Apathetic" as an adjective (20 Words)

cool	Inducing the impression of coolness used especially of greens and blues and violets when referring to color. Cool to the idea of higher taxes.
detached	No longer connected or joined. On one side of the island was a hugh rock almost detached.
disinterested	Unaffected by self-interest. A banker is under an obligation to give disinterested advice.
dispassionate	Not influenced by strong emotion, and so able to be rational and impartial. She dealt with life s disasters in a calm dispassionate way.
emotionless	Unmoved by feeling-Margaret Deland. He kept his emotionless objectivity and faith in the cause he served.
half-hearted	Feeling or showing little interest or enthusiasm.
impassive	Deliberately impassive in manner. He remained impassive showing neither interest in nor concern for our plight.
indifferent	Neither good nor bad; mediocre. A gifted painter but an indifferent actor.
lackadaisical	Idle or indolent especially in a dreamy way. She was annoyingly lackadaisical and impractical.
lukewarm	Showing little enthusiasm. The film received a lukewarm reception from critics.
non-committal	Refusing to bind oneself to a particular course of action or view or the like.
passive	Accepting or allowing what happens or what others do, without active response or resistance. A passive optical network is to be installed in 2000 homes.
uncaring	Without care or thought for others. She had always been uncaring of her appearance.
unconcerned	Showing a lack of worry or interest, especially when this is surprising or callous. Scott seemed unconcerned by his companion s problem.
unemotional	Not having or showing strong feelings. A flat unemotional voice.
unfeeling	Devoid of feeling or sensation. Unfeeling trees.
uninterested	Not having or showing interest. I was totally uninterested in boys.
uninvolved	Showing lack of emotional involvement. Convicted killers in documentaries sound uninvolved and mechanical.
unmoved	Emotionally unmoved. Her opponents were unmoved and plan to return to court.
unresponsive	Aloof or indifferent. These symptoms may be unresponsive to conventional treatment.

Usage Examples of "Apathetic" as an adjective

• A woman who became active rather than apathetic as she grew older.
• An apathetic electorate.
• An apathetic audience.

Associations of "Apathetic" (30 Words)

blase	Very sophisticated especially because of surfeit; versed in the ways of the world. His blase indifference.
bored	Feeling weary and impatient because one is unoccupied or lacks interest in one’s current activity. Strolled through the museum with a bored air.
dispirited	Filled with melancholy and despondency. A dispirited and divided Party.
drowsy	Showing lack of attention or boredom. A drowsy suburb called Surrey Hills.
ennui	The feeling of being bored by something tedious. He succumbed to ennui and despair.
exhausted	Drained of energy or effectiveness extremely tired completely exhausted. Kirov spat his patience suddenly exhausted.
feeble	Lacking strength. Feeble efforts.
indifferent	Having no particular interest or sympathy; unconcerned. The universe is neither hostile nor friendly it is simply indifferent.
insouciant	Showing a casual lack of concern. An elegantly insouciant manner.
lackadaisical	Lacking enthusiasm and determination; carelessly lazy. She was annoyingly lackadaisical and impractical.
languid	Lacking spirit or liveliness. His languid demeanour irritated her.
languor	Tiredness or inactivity, especially when pleasurable. The afternoon was hot quiet and heavy with languor.
lethargic	Deficient in alertness or activity. I felt tired and a little lethargic.
limp	A tendency to limp a gait impeded by injury or stiffness. The accident left him with a pronounced limp.
listless	(of a person or their manner) lacking energy or enthusiasm. Reacted to the crisis with listless resignation.
philosopher	A person engaged or learned in philosophy, especially as an academic discipline.
prolixity	Boring verbosity.
regardless	(usually followed by `of’) without due thought or consideration. The allowance is paid regardless of age or income.
rouse	Cause to be agitated excited or roused. His evasiveness roused my curiosity.
sleepy	Ready to fall asleep. A sleepy eyed child with drooping eyelids.
somnolence	A very sleepy state.
somnolent	Causing or suggestive of drowsiness. The sound had a somnolent effect.
stoic	Seeming unaffected by pleasure or pain; impassive. A look of stoic resignation.
tire	Exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress. I m so tired of your mother and her complaints about my food.
tired	Bored or impatient with. Too tired to eat.
unconcerned	Lacking in interest or care or feeling. Readers unconcerned with style.
uninterested	Not interested in or concerned about something or someone. An uninterested voice.
unmolested	Not interfered with, disturbed, or harmed. They allowed him to pass unmolested.
untroubled	Not feeling, showing, or affected by anxiety or problems. Seemed untroubled by doubts of any kind.
weary	Physically and mentally fatigued. Aweary is archaic.