unresponsiveness

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unresponsiveness
Noun
  • The sequence culminates with Elphaba’s hand slap, a sharp, defiant gesture against the crowd’s indifference.
    Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 14 Feb. 2025
  • In 2023, Haenel announced her retirement from cinema, citing the complacency and indifference of the French industry to the #MeToo movement as the reason.
    Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • American apathy has many root causes — that’s another thing on our to-do list — but love of an unhinged strongman isn’t one of them.
    Sabrina Haake, Chicago Tribune, 22 Feb. 2025
  • That may explain why political apathy raises a red flag for Carton in particular.
    Jenna Ryu, SELF, 17 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Embrace the quietude, the great value, and the unique ambience of springtime by spending your weekend in a thawing ski town.
    Miles Howard, AFAR Media, 6 Feb. 2025
  • Backstage, an unexpected quietude interrupted the noise of New York Fashion Week, while front row guests—like Keke Palmer, Serena Page, and Kysre Gondrezick—set the scene for golden age beauty.
    India Espy-Jones, Essence, 9 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • For instance, maintaining consistent eye contact generally signifies confidence and attentiveness, whereas avoiding it may indicate discomfort or disinterest.
    Michael Shribman, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
  • The pay and benefits of public employment attract some and disinterest others.
    Chris Brewster, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Feb. 2025
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“Unresponsiveness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unresponsiveness. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.

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