Apathy
/ˈæp.ə.θi/noun
A lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern.
Did you know?The ancient Greeks believed that apathy was a state of being devoid of passion, making it a powerful concept in discussions of virtue and morality.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
ἀπάθεια (apatheia)
“A state of being without feelings or emotions.”
Late Latin
Latin
apathia
“A lack of feeling or emotional response.”
Early Modern English
Middle English
apathie
“Lack of feeling or interest, derived from Greek.”
Modern English
English
apathy
“The state of having no strong emotion or interest in something.”