Quietist
/ˈkwaɪətɪst/
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/2Political Restraint
Quietists favor limited engagement in politics, typically opposing force or intervention.
The senator's quietist stance led to abstaining from controversial votes.
Pro Tip 2/2Cultural Misinterpretation
In some cultures, quietism might be misunderstood as laziness or lack of ambition.
Despite accusations of being unambitious, he remained a quietist, avoiding conflict.
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AsceticContemplativeMeditativePassiveQuiescentSereneStoicWithdrawn
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