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be apathetic

[bi əˈpæθətɪk]
verb phrase
ser apático; estar apático
1. to show or feel a lack of interest, concern, or enthusiasm; to be indifferent or unmotivated
He seems to be apathetic about his studies and doesn't care about his grades.
Ele parece ser apático em relação aos seus estudos e não se importa com suas notas.
2. to display emotional indifference or detachment from matters that typically provoke emotion or engagement
The audience appeared to be apathetic during the presentation, showing little reaction.
O público parecia estar apático durante a apresentação, mostrando pouca reação.
NYC Slang
not care; be checked out; be out of it
Synonyms
be indifferentbe unmotivatedbe dispassionatelack interestbe unconcernedbe detached
Antonyms
be enthusiasticbe passionatebe engagedbe concernedcare deeplybe motivated

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ser/estar apático; ser/estar indiferente
Common usage in formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
ser/estar apático; estar desinteressado
Frequent in urban, professional settings
Rio de Janeiro
ser/estar apático; não ligar
'Não ligar' is more colloquial
Portugal
ser/estar apático; estar indiferente
More formal register preferred

Related Idioms & Phrases

not give a damn
couldn't care less
be a cold fish
have no dog in the fight
be on the sidelines
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