noun
A person who embarks on a metaphorical journey of indifference or emotional detachment, exploring life or experiences without being deeply affected or engaged. It refers to someone who navigates through situations with a sense of emotional distance or apathy, as though they are merely observing without participating.
Etymology:
A blend of “apathy,” from Greek apatheia (lack of feeling), and “naut,” from Greek nautēs (sailor), indicating someone who “sails” through life or situations without emotional involvement.
Example Sentence:
As an apathonaut, he drifted through social gatherings, never truly connecting with anyone, as if he was simply passing through on a detached journey.