: the feeling of not having much emotion or interest : an apathetic state
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People have shown surprising apathy toward/about these important social problems.
Many commentators are surprised by the apathy [=indifference] of the country's voters.
voter apathy
a culture of apathy [=a culture in which people do not care about things]
[singular]
People have shown a surprising apathy toward/about these problems.