apathy

Definition

Apathy is a lack of interest, feeling, or concern about things that most people find important or exciting.

Etymology

From Greek "apatheia" meaning "without passion," formed from "a-" (without) and "pathos" (emotion, suffering). Ancient philosophers sometimes praised apathy as emotional control, not laziness.

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