C1
apathy vs empathy
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| apathynoun/ˈæp.ə.θi/ | Meaning a feeling of not being interested in anything or not caring about what happens | Goes with voter apathy | Example Low turnout showed widespread voter apathy among young people. |
| empathynoun/ˈem.pə.θi/ | Meaning the ability to understand and share the feelings of another person | Goes with empathy for | Example Good doctors combine medical knowledge with real empathy for their patients. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Voter is a growing concern in many countries.