quietistic
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9.9
- adjective
- /ˌkwaɪəˈtɪstɪk/
- Formal
- Many philosophers adopt a quietistic stance, believing in the value of observation over action.
Examples
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If Buddhism appears to manifest quietistic tendencies, it is because sunyata is all too easily misunderstood as something static.
Academic text (1999) -
The realization of sunyata is no quietistic escape from the everyday, but quite the reverse: it propels the enlightened back into the world as a liberating presence.
Academic text (1999) -
His quietistic approach to life allows him to find peace in the chaos of the city.
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She preferred a quietistic attitude when dealing with conflicts, choosing to listen rather than argue.
Synonyms
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Not taking action or trying to change what happens
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Quiet and gentle and not likely to speak up
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3.4
A person who is gentle, calm, and not aggressive
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4.4
Not showing strong feelings
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Calm and not showing strong feelings in difficult situations
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Being calm and accepting when bad things happen
A person who does not say opinions or feelings openly
Antonyms
How Passive
- Formal
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680
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Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Quietistic comes from the word quiet, and from the older Latin root quietus meaning 'rest' or 'calm', so it gives a strong image of stillness. So, a quietistic attitude is one that prefers calm, passive inner peace instead of action or argument.