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apathy vs indifference

indifference vs apathy

apathy and indifference both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
apathy Yes No No No
indifference Yes No No No
As nouns, apathy and indifference are synonyms defined as:
  • apathy and indifference: the trait of lacking enthusiasm for or interest in things generally
Other synonyms of apathy include numbness, spiritlessness.
As nouns, indifference is a hyponym of apathy; that is, indifference is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than apathy:
  • apathy: an absence of emotion or enthusiasm
  • indifference: apathy demonstrated by an absence of emotional reactions
apathy (noun) indifference (noun)
the trait of lacking enthusiasm for or interest in things generally the trait of lacking enthusiasm for or interest in things generally
an absence of emotion or enthusiasm the trait of remaining calm and seeming not to care; a casual lack of concern
unbiased impartial unconcern
apathy demonstrated by an absence of emotional reactions
Difference between apathy and indifference

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