Apathetic in Malayalam
Apathetic, meaning indifferent and unconcerned, is ഉദാസ (udaasa) in Malayalam. It is a Sanskritic adjective of literary register, more likely in an essay than in conversation. Three short syllables with a long second: u-daa-sa.
Most common translation
Apathetic, indifferent.
ചോദ്യത്തിന് അവൾ ഉദാസ ആയ മറുപടി നൽകി.
chodyathinu aval udaasa aaya marupadi nalki.
She gave an indifferent reply to the question.
Dictionary entry
- ഉദാസ (udaasa) — Apathetic, indifferent.
What it describes is a lack of interest or concern, not active dislike.
Common questions
What is the Malayalam word for apathetic?
Apathetic is ഉദാസ (udaasa).
Is udaasa negative in tone?
Mildly so. It suggests someone who cannot be bothered, which may be read as detachment or as neglect depending on the situation.