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Uncaring vs Apathetic - What's the difference?

uncaring | apathetic | Related terms |

As adjectives the difference between uncaring and apathetic

is that uncaring is characterized by a lack of care; not caring while apathetic is void of feeling; not susceptible of deep emotion; passionless; indifferent.

uncaring

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Characterized by a lack of care; not caring.
  • :His uncaring attitude did not win him many friends.

    • apathetic

    English

    Alternative forms

    * apathetical

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Void of feeling; not susceptible of deep emotion; passionless; indifferent.
  • Of, or pertaining to apatheism.

    • Synonyms

    * indifferent. impassive

    Related terms

    * apatheism * apatheist

    References

    * English terms with alpha privatives