apathy meaning in Hindi

apathy in SSC previous-year questions

1. SSC CGL 2024 T-1 One Word Substitution

   Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
   Lack of interest, enthusiasm or concern

   ASympathyBApathyCAntipathyDEmpathy
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: B) Apathy

   The correct answer is: b
   The one-word substitute for "lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern" is "apathy."
   Sympathy: This word means feelings of pity and sorrow for someone else's misfortune.
   Antipathy: This term refers to a strong feeling of dislike or aversion.
   Empathy: This word means the ability to understand and share the feelings of another person.

2. SSC CHSL 2025 T-1 Antonyms

   What is the antonym of 'Apathy'?

   AindifferenceBEnthusiasmCLazinessDCarelessness
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: B) Enthusiasm

   'Apathy' = lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern; indifference; lack of motivation. Its antonym is 'Enthusiasm' = intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval; passionate eagerness. 'Indifference' is a synonym of apathy; 'Laziness' = unwillingness to work; 'Carelessness' = lack of caution — these are related to apathy but not precise antonyms. The correct answer is option 2: Enthusiasm.

3. SSC Steno 2026 T-1 Synonyms

   What is the synonym of "Apathy"?

   AInterestBConcernCIndifferenceDCompassion
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: C) Indifference

   Meaning: apathy = lack of interest, enthusiasm or concern *(उदासीनता, अनासक्ति)*.
   Greek *a-* (without) + *pathos* (feeling) — literally, without feeling.
   indifference = not caring either way *(उदासीनता, बेपरवाही)* — the same absence of feeling.
   Why the others are wrong.
   • interest = curiosity, wanting to know *(रुचि)* — the plain opposite.
   • concern = worry, care about something *(चिंता, सरोकार)* — also an opposite; apathy is the absence of concern.
   • compassion = sympathy for another's suffering *(करुणा, दया)* — a strong feeling, which apathy lacks.
   *Same family: sympathy, empathy, antipathy, apathy — all built on pathos, feeling.*

4. SSC CGL 2023 T-1 Synonyms

   Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
   Apathy

   AAversionBHostilityCEmpathyDIndifference
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: D) Indifference

   Answer: d) Indifference
   Solution:
   • The word apathy means lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern.
   • The closest synonym is indifference, which also means not caring or showing no concern.
   • Aversion means strong dislike.
   • Hostility means anger or opposition.
   • Empathy is the ability to understand and share someone’s feelings — the opposite of apathy.
   apathy – lack of concern or emotion – उदासीनता
   indifference – not caring – बेख़बरी / उदासीनता
   aversion – strong dislike – घृणा
   hostility – unfriendliness, opposition – शत्रुता
   empathy – ability to understand others’ feelings – सहानुभूति

Examples

• “Voter apathy led to a low turnout.”

apathy – questions

What is the meaning of apathy in Hindi?

apathy means “उदासीनता” in Hindi. In English: Lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern

What are the synonyms of apathy?

Synonyms of apathy: indifference, unconcern, disinterest.

What is the opposite of apathy?

Antonyms of apathy: enthusiasm, interest, passion.

Has apathy been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – apathy has been asked 6 times in SSC exams: SSC Steno 2026 T-1, SSC CHSL 2025 T-1, SSC CGL 2024 T-1, SSC CGL 2023 T-1, SSC CPO 2023 T-1, SSC GD 2021 T-1.

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