# apathy vs aptly

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### apathy
*noun · IPA /ˈæ.pə.θi/ · frequency rank #20,555*
Lack of emotion or motivation; lack of interest or enthusiasm towards something; disinterest (in something).

### aptly
*adverb · IPA /ˈæp(t).li/ · frequency rank #24,656*
In an apt or suitable manner; fittingly; appropriately; suitably

## Source
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