Vocabulary
Apathy
English and Urdu gloss, synonyms and antonyms, and example usage from our editorial sentence cache where available.
English meaning
lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern.
Urdu meaning
بے حسی، سنگدلی، مردہ دلی
Example sentences (from Dawn)
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- HE judiciary`s decline will be underwritten by the apathy of those it depends on to fight vigorously for its integrity and independence.
- It must choose justice over delay,action over apathy, and responsibility over indifference.
- The apathy of the Arab nations, in particular, towards the genocide is no less than abetment of the Zionists` crime.
- Key posts remain vacant for months due to bureaucratic apathy or political interference.
- Others celebrities have also begun posting statements about the crumbling of family structures and the wider apathy that permeates society.
Synonyms
indifference, lack of enthusiasm, lack of interest, unconcern, lack of concern,
Antonyms
enthusiasm, interest, passion
Curator example
“widespread apathy among students”
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