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Alexithymic

//əˌlɛksɪˈθaɪmɪk// adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Pertaining to or having alexithymia.

    "‘Horst is such a pushover. The big alexithymic lug.’"

  2. 2
    Lacking in emotion or emotional expression.
Noun
  1. 1
    A person who has difficulty feeling, processing or understanding emotions

Etymology

Etymology 1

From a- + Ancient Greek λέξις (léxis, “speech”) + θυμός (thumós, “soul”) + -ic.

Etymology 2

From a- + Ancient Greek λέξις (léxis, “speech”) + θυμός (thumós, “soul”) + -ic.

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