apathy

Term: apathy

Literally meaning: “lack of emotions or passion”

Origin: Anc Greek

-/a (privative meaning “not”) or αν-/an-(=privative before a vowel)

+ πάθος / pathos (=passion, sorrow, strong emotion)

Coined/History

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Definition

Apathy is a state of absence or suppression of emotions or excitment.