Apathy

Apathy

Apathy (/ˈæpəθi/; from Ancient Greek ápatheia, "lack of feeling") is a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern. It is a state of indifference, or the suppression of emotions such as concern, excitement, motivation, or passion.

Etymology

The term apathy comes from the Ancient Greek word ápatheia, which is a compound of a-, meaning "without", and pathos, meaning "emotion". It was first used in English in the 17th century.

Related Terms

• Anhedonia: The inability to feel pleasure. It's a common symptom of depression and other mental health disorders.
• Depression: A mental health disorder characterized by persistently depressed mood or loss of interest in activities, causing significant impairment in daily life.
• Emotion: A complex state of feeling that results in physical and psychological changes that influence thought and behavior.
• Motivation: The reason or reasons one has for acting or behaving in a particular way.

See Also

• List of emotions
• Mental health
• Psychology

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Apathy
• Wikipedia's article - Apathy

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