The Opposite(Antonym) of “longing”
The antonyms of longing are disinterest and apathy. The antonyms disinterest and apathy convey a lack of interest or enthusiasm. They imply a feeling of indifference or dispassion.
Explore all Antonyms of “longing”
Definitions and Examples of disinterest, apathy
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Lack of interest or concern.
Example
He showed disinterest in the topic and didn't participate in the discussion.
Lack of emotion, enthusiasm, or concern.
Example
She felt a sense of apathy towards her job and didn't feel motivated to work.
Key Differences: disinterest vs apathy
- 1Disinterest implies a lack of interest or concern, while longing implies a strong desire or yearning.
- 2Apathy implies a lack of emotion, enthusiasm, or concern, while longing implies a deep emotional longing or desire.
Effective Usage of disinterest, apathy
- 1Express Emotions: Use longing to express a strong desire or yearning for something.
- 2Indicate Lack of Interest: Use disinterest to indicate a lack of interest or concern.
- 3Show Indifference: Use apathy to show a lack of emotion, enthusiasm, or concern.
Remember this!
The antonyms have distinct nuances: Disinterest implies a lack of interest or concern, while apathy implies a lack of emotion, enthusiasm, or concern. Use longing to express a strong desire or yearning, disinterest to indicate a lack of interest or concern, and apathy to show a lack of emotion, enthusiasm, or concern.
