noun
Confidence that stems from apathy or indifference, where one feels assured or unbothered by the potential consequences due to emotional detachment. It refers to the type of self-assurance that arises not from belief in one’s abilities but from a lack of concern about outcomes.
Etymology:
A blend of “apathy,” from Greek apatheia (lack of feeling), and “confidence,” from Latin confidere (to trust), implying trust in oneself driven by emotional indifference.
Example Sentence:
She walked into the meeting with apathidence, knowing that no matter the result, she wouldn’t be affected by the outcome.