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"Apathetic" vs. "indifferent": same tune, different lyrics
Lloyd Cooper 08/10/2024, 14:39
What is similar?
Both "apathetic" and "indifferent" describe a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern about something. They are often used interchangeably to indicate an emotional detachment or a lack of reaction.
What is different?
"Apathetic" often conveys a deeper sense of emotional numbness or absence of feeling, while "indifferent" suggests a more passive lack of preference or bias. Someone apathetic may have no emotions about various aspects of life, while someone indifferent may simply not care about a particular situation or choice.
Which one is more common?
Examples of usage
Apathetic- She was apathetic about the outcome of the election, feeling that her vote wouldn't matter.
- Despite the excitement around him, he remained apathetic and uninterested.
- The students were apathetic towards the new school policies, showing no reaction.
- He was indifferent to the brand of coffee he drank, as long as it woke him up.
- The jury appeared indifferent to the lawyer's emotional plea.
- She remained indifferent to the weather forecast, since she planned to stay indoors all day.
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