apathy

S2 W2

BrE /ˈæpəθi/ AmE /ˈæpəθi/

noun en → es

1 INDIFFERENCE [uncountable] B1

a lack of interest or concern, especially in things that other people find exciting, important, or urgent

indiferencia, apatía

  • show a lack of interest

Collocations apathy towards something · lack of concern about something

  • There is widespread apathy among young people.

    Hay una gran indiferencia entre los jóvenes.

2 LACK OF MOTIVATION [uncountable] B2

a lack of enthusiasm or motivation to do something, especially in a situation where action is needed

falta de motivación, desinterés

  • lack of desire

Collocations apathy in dealing with problems · lack of motivation to change

  • The government's response has been characterized by apathy.

    La respuesta del gobierno ha sido caracterizada por falta de motivación.