'apathy' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'apatheia,' where 'a-' meant 'without' and 'pathos' meant 'emotion or feeling.'

'apatheia' transformed into the Latin word 'apathia,' and eventually became the modern English word 'apathy' through Middle English.

Initially, it meant 'freedom from suffering or passion,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'lack of interest or concern.'