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drpaladin

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Being apathetic about things one once showed a deep interest in is a sign of severe depression.

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Bill W

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The word "apathy" originates from the Greek word "apatheia," meaning "without feeling" or "freedom from suffering."   It is a combination of the prefix "a-" (meaning "without") and "pathos" (meaning "emotion" or "feeling"). The term was later adopted into English, initially with a more neutral connotation of freedom from suffering, but eventually developing its current meaning of indifference or lack of emotion.  "Apathy" is a noun referring to a lack of feeling, emotion, interest, or concern, while "apathetic" is an adjective describing someone who is affected by or displays apathy.  In essence, apathy is the condition, and apathetic describes the person experiencing that condition. 
 
According to the Oxford English Dictionary, the word "apathetic" was first used in the mid-1700s. Specifically, the OED notes the earliest instance of "apathetic" in English dates back to 1744, found in the writings of Harris. 

Examples of the word "apathetic" used in a sentence:  
"The shareholders had also been shown to be apathetic in protecting their interests." 
"Young people are becoming increasingly pathetic." 
"Surprisingly, most Americans are apathetic toward this important issue."
"And that's what the dancer is supposed to be -- the storm that shakes these girls out of an apathetic way of being."
"Of all the drinks, white wine was the most apathetic beverage."
"In early 2022, he developed what he calls a brain fog and became apathetic." 
"Since the security law was introduced, tens of thousands of residents have left the city while others grew apathetic over politics." 
"We have emerged more sick, unhappy and apathetic than our collegiate predecessors." 

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