Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

emotionlessness

noun
/ɪˌmoʊʃənˈlɛs.nəs/
Definition
The state of being without emotion or feeling.
Examples
  • His emotionlessness was often mistaken for indifference.
  • Despite the situation’s intensity, she displayed a remarkable emotionlessness.
  • Therapists may help clients manage their emotionlessness as part of their healing process.
Meaning
Emotionlessness refers to a lack of emotional response, which can be a temporary state or a characteristic of an individual.
Synonyms
  • apathy
  • impassiveness
  • stoicism
  • detachment