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apatia

[a-pa-ˈti-ə]
nounfemininepl: apatias
apathy
1. Lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern; indifference
The student's apathy toward his studies was concerning.
A apatia do aluno em relação aos estudos era preocupante.
2. Absence of emotion or feeling; emotional numbness
After the traumatic event, she felt a deep apathy about everything.
Após o evento traumático, ela sentia uma apatia profunda sobre tudo.
3. Medical term: Loss of motivation or emotional response, often associated with depression or neurological conditions
The patient exhibited signs of apathy as a symptom of depression.
O paciente apresentava sinais de apatia como sintoma da depressão.
NYC Slang
not caring vibe, checked out
Synonyms
indiferençadesinteresseapatialetargiadesmotivaçãofrieza
Antonyms
entusiasmointeressepaixãoenergiamotivaçãoengajamento

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
apatia
standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
apatia
standard usage, may colloquially use 'preguiça mental'
São Paulo
apatia
standard usage
Portugal
apatia
standard usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

vítima da apatia - victim of apathy
mergulhado em apatia - immersed in apathy
superando a apatia - overcoming apathy
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