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Lack of feeling, emotion, interest, or concern.<\/p>\n

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The condition of not being interested in anything, or of not wanting to do anything.<\/p>\n

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Absence or suppression of feeling, concern, passion; indifference to things generally found exciting.<\/p>\n

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Lacking interest, indifference associated with major depression and other psychiatric conditions.<\/p>\n

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Indifference; insensibility; lack of emotion.<\/p>\n

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Apathy refers to the absence of emotions and is frequently linked to a sense of diminished energy. While it is not uncommon for healthy individuals to be described as apathetic, genuine apathy is often observed in specific mental illnesses like schizophrenia. Those affected by apathy exhibit a lack of engagement in everyday activities and demonstrate reduced activity levels and motivation.<\/p>\n

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Lack of feeling, emotion, interest, or concern. The condition of not being interested in anything, or of not wanting to do anything. Absence or suppression of feeling, concern, passion; indifference to things generally found exciting. Lacking interest, indifference associated with major depression and other psychiatric conditions. Indifference; insensibility; lack of emotion. 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