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quietism

[kwahy-i-tiz-uhm] / ˈkwaɪ ɪˌtɪz əm /


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To their children, this position seems like unforgivable quietism and complacency.

From The New Yorker Dec. 9, 2019

Yet what he evokes even more keeningly is a rage he finds almost welcome in a land known for its quietism and restraint.

From New York Times Dec. 26, 2017

Dystopian movies like Snowpiercer risk doing more to inspire quietism than necessary action.

From Slate Sep. 17, 2014

On this same ENO stage, again created by the clever team of director Phelim McDermott and Improbable, Satyagraha brought quietism to life.

From The Guardian Jun. 8, 2013

The people responded by withdrawal into political quietism and/or private vices.

From "Circumference" by Nicholas Nicastro




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