Unreactiveness: meaning, definitions and examples
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unreactiveness
[ ˌənriˈæktɪvnəs ]
in psychology
The state of being unresponsive or lacking sensitivity to external stimuli.
Synonyms
apathy, indifference, insensitivity
Examples of usage
- The patient's unreactiveness to the therapist's questions raised concerns about their mental state.
- Her unreactiveness to praise or criticism made it difficult to understand her emotions.
general
The quality of not reacting or responding actively to a situation or stimulus.
Synonyms
inertness, passivity, unresponsiveness
Examples of usage
- The unreactiveness of the audience during the performance was disheartening for the actors.
- His unreactiveness to the urgent situation surprised everyone.
Translations
Translations of the word "unreactiveness" in other languages:
🇵🇹 inatividade
🇮🇳 अक्रियाशीलता
🇩🇪 Reaktionslosigkeit
🇮🇩 ketidakreaktifan
🇺🇦 нездатність до реакції
🇵🇱 brak reaktywności
🇯🇵 反応のなさ
🇫🇷 non-réactivité
🇪🇸 irreactividad
🇹🇷 tepkisizlik
🇰🇷 반응 없음
🇸🇦 عدم التفاعل
🇨🇿 nereaktivita
🇸🇰 nereaktivita
🇨🇳 不反应
🇸🇮 nereaktivnost
🇮🇸 óviðbrögð
🇰🇿 реакциясыздық
🇬🇪 არასრეაქციულობა
🇦🇿 reaksiyasızlıq
🇲🇽 irreactividad
Etymology
The term 'unreactiveness' is a combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' or 'lacking' and 'reactiveness' which is derived from the verb 'react'. The concept of being unreactive or unresponsive has been studied in various fields such as psychology, chemistry, and physics. In psychology, unreactiveness may indicate a lack of emotional responsiveness or sensitivity to external stimuli. The word highlights the absence of a reaction or response, emphasizing the passive nature of the state of unreactiveness.
See also: nonreactive, reactance, reactant, reaction, reactions, reactive, reactively, reactivity, unreactive.