stoniness

noun

Definition of stoninessnext
as in indifference

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  1. indifference
  2. unconcern
  3. stoicism
  4. apathy
  5. composure
  6. reticence
Noun
  • This can manifest as indifference to employee concerns or an inability to see things from their perspective.
    Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
  • The first part of the novel is taken up by her pursuit of Marlowe’s attention, which persists despite his initial indifference to her.
    Laila Lalami, The Atlantic, 15 Jan. 2025
Definition of indifference
Noun
  • Most of Ukraine’s ravaged cultural sites are like the shelled Reims Cathedral: perhaps not directly targeted, but destroyed with ruthless unconcern.
    Jason Farago, New York Times, 27 Dec. 2022
  • Marked by the artist’s apparent unconcern with conventional modeling and draftsmanship and by the velvety smoothness of his brushwork, the paintings exude an aura of quietude and utter perfection unrivaled in the work of his peers.
    Mary Tompkins Lewis, WSJ, 26 Nov. 2022
Definition of unconcern
Noun
  • The control and stoicism came back for the games that mattered most (though the glove did show up a couple more times as a bit of an issue).
    Scott Wheeler, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
  • This crystal’s vibrant energy also counterbalances Capricorn’s occasional tendency toward stoicism or over-seriousness, reminding them to enjoy the process and embrace their creativity along the way.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of stoicism
Noun
  • Image The cheeky line was a foil for her postpartum depression, which manifested in a potent mix of self-loathing, apathy for her son and rage toward her husband.
    Maggie Lange, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
  • Life-giving energy inspires innovation and trust, while draining energy creates climates of stress and apathy.
    Susanne Biro, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of apathy
Noun
  • That kind of composure amid the intensity spreads calm.
    Laurie Whitwell, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
  • Cara starts to panic, thrashing around, while Tori, who is also struggling on the inside, is able to better maintain her composure, hoping that the illusion of strength will expedite Cara’s demise.
    Emma Sharpe, Vulture, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of composure
Noun
  • The Golden State Warriors may feel that same reticence with Stephen Curry and Draymond Green in their mid-30s.
    Bryan Toporek, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
  • In his view, the reticence to communicate stems from the luxury industry’s historic focus on perfection in design, quality, finishing and store experience, whereas sustainability is an imperfect, perennial work-in-progress.
    Miles Socha, WWD, 25 Nov. 2024
Definition of reticence
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