general apathy

Frequency: 7.010.5 per million words

Used to describe a lack of interest that is common among a large group of people.

apathyADJECTIVE + apathy

Categories:

general

Examples (10)

  • Low voter turnout is often a sign of general apathy.
  • The failure of the community project was blamed on the general apathy of the residents.
  • There's a general apathy towards politics among the younger generation.
  • Social reformers are struggling to overcome the general apathy surrounding environmental issues.
  • After months of no progress, a feeling of general apathy settled over the team.
  • The government's new initiative failed to inspire anyone due to widespread general apathy.
  • Historians note a period of general apathy among the populace before the revolution.
  • General apathy can be the biggest obstacle to implementing meaningful social change.
  • The manager was concerned by the general apathy his employees showed towards the company's new vision.
  • Despite the urgent warnings, the public's general apathy meant that few people took action.