Apathy and Feelings

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Apathy noun - A lack of emotion or emotional expressiveness.

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Feelings is an antonym for apathy.

Nearby Words: apathetic, apathetically

Feelings noun - Emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity).

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Apathy is an antonym for feelings in topics: sensation, often strong.

Apathy Killed the Cat: The characters could be noticing details pertinent to their survival, but they're too wrapped up in personal crises dealing strictly with their own feelings and desires.

Source: Manga / Gantz
Andrews includes some heavy implications that oldest son Chris is attracted to his mother, enough to remain completely in denial to how her feelings towards her children have changed from love to apathy.

Source: Oedipus Complex
It's suggested his apathy is due to Jake's belief that "emotion leaves the door open to unwanted emotions such as grief, sadness and possibly love." He hides his real feelings behind his secondary emotions as noted by Faye who knows him the best.

Source: Series / The Secret Circle

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