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being apathetic

[/ˈbiːɪŋ əˈpæθɪtɪk/]
verb phrase / gerund
ser apático / estar apático
1. The state or condition of showing a lack of feeling, emotion, or interest in something
Being apathetic about your future is a dangerous habit.
Ser apático em relação ao seu futuro é um hábito perigoso.
2. Displaying indifference or lack of concern toward events or circumstances
She was being apathetic toward the team's loss.
Ela estava sendo apática em relação à derrota do time.
NYC Slang
not caring / being indifferent
Synonyms
being indifferentbeing detachedshowing disinterestbeing unconcernedbeing unfeeling
Antonyms
being passionatebeing engagedbeing enthusiasticbeing caringbeing concerned

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ser apático / estar apático
Most common usage in Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
ser de boa / não ligar
Colloquial variant meaning to not care
São Paulo
ser apático / estar desinteressado
More formal usage
Portugal
ser apático / estar indiferente
Portuguese European variant

Related Idioms & Phrases

not giving a damn
turning a blind eye
couldn't care less
passar-se sem ligar (Portuguese)
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