Ardency and Apathy

Opposite meaning words

Ardency noun - Depth of feeling.

Usage example: the ardency in the social worker's voice surprised me

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Apathy is an antonym for ardency in topics: adoration, excitement.

Nearby Words: ardent, ardently, Arden

Apathy noun - A lack of emotion or emotional expressiveness.

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Ardency is an antonym for apathy.

Nearby Words: apathetic, apathetically

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