Apathetic and Compulsive

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Apathetic adjective - Having or showing a lack of interest or concern.

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Compulsive is an antonym for apathetic.

Nearby Words: apathy, apathetically

Compulsive adjective - Caused by or suggestive of an irresistible urge.

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Apathetic is an antonym for compulsive in driving topic.

Platinum's protagonist was a compulsive gambler who is apathetic to the Pokemon world at best.

Source: Lets Play / Twitch Plays Pokémon

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