acathexis
- noun
- /ˌækəˈθɛksɪs/
- Specialized
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acatetia
- He experienced a profound sense of acathexis towards his childhood home.
Examples
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The psychologist observed acathexis in patients who failed to react emotionally to traumatic memories.
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Many patients suffer from acathexis after traumatic events.
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His acathexis complicated therapy, as he showed no attachment to significant relationships.
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Symptoms such as acathexis can indicate certain psychological conditions requiring further evaluation.
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The psychologist observed acathexis in patients who failed to react emotionally to traumatic memories.
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Many patients suffer from acathexis after traumatic events.
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Symptoms such as acathexis can indicate certain psychological conditions requiring further evaluation.
Synonyms
43
6.2
A lack of interest or care about things
1
8.5
A lack of visible feeling or reaction
A state of having no close emotional ties to other people
A complete lack of emotional response or motivation due to illness
Antonyms
How Attached
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2.9
89
3.3
206
1.0
21
6.1
71
4.6
- Specialized
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word acathexis comes from Greek parts a- meaning 'not' and cathexis meaning 'holding' or 'emotional energy'. Think of cathexis like the common word 'attachment', so acathexis is literally 'no attachment', a lack of emotional feeling for people or memories.