apathetically
apathetically — adverb
1. in a way that shows you are not interested, not trying, or not excited about som
in a way that shows you are not interested, not trying, or not excited about something — for example, gazing at a screen without reacting, or answering questions in a flat voice that suggests you do not care.
Jack stared apathetically at the wall clock throughout the two-hour meeting.
stared apathetically at — verb of perception + apathetically
The night-shift nurse yawned apathetically and waved the next patient forward.
When the tour guide asked for volunteers, everyone just shrugged apathetically.
I do not care what we eat tonight, Mei said apathetically, still looking at her phone.
- indifferently
similar focus on lack of interest; 'indifferently' can also suggest deliberate neutrality
- listlessly
emphasises lack of energy and physical tiredness more than lack of interest
- unenthusiastically
closest synonym, with a clearer focus on absence of excitement
- enthusiastically
opposite — with energy, interest, and excitement
- eagerly
opposite — with strong desire and anticipation
文法句型
verb + apathetically
apathetically + verb (rare)
用法筆記
This adverb answers the question 'how?' — it describes the manner of an action. The related adjective form 'apathetic' is used before nouns or after linking verbs (be, feel, seem).
常見錯誤
apathetically — adjective
1. showing no interest, emotion, or desire to act — for example, a student who does
showing no interest, emotion, or desire to act — for example, a student who does not care about a class debate, or a voter who feels too disconnected to go to the polls.
Noor was apathetic about the student election and did not bother to vote.
apathetic about — preposition pattern
The class was so apathetic toward the science fair that the teacher cancelled it.
apathetic toward — preposition pattern
Ricardo felt apathetic during the whole holiday and stayed in his room each day.
Ayanda was apathetic about team training and often arrived late to practice.
- indifferent
very close in meaning; 'indifferent' can also mean 'unbiased' or 'neutral' in formal contexts
- uninterested
more common and straightforward; simply means 'not interested'
- disengaged
suggests the person has mentally checked out or withdrawn
- listless
emphasises physical tiredness or lack of energy
- enthusiastic
showing strong interest and excitement
- passionate
having very strong feelings about something
文法句型
apathetic about [something]
apathetic toward [something]
用法筆記
Use this form before a noun (an apathetic response) or after linking verbs (he seems apathetic). The adverb 'apathetically' describes how someone does something, not their state of mind.