Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
Lack of interest, enthusiasm or concern
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Apathy.
Apathy means lack of feeling, enthusiasm or emotion.
For example:- There is widespread apathy among schoolchildren.
The sentence refers to children lacking feeling and emotion.
Meaning of the other options are:
Sympathy: Feelings of pity and sorrow for someone else's misfortune.
Empathy: The ability to understand and share the feelings of another.
Antipathy: A deep-seated feeling of dislike; aversion.
Hence, apathy is the correct substitution for the given group of words.