In its consistently logical form Quietism makes communion between man and God an impossibility by annulling the distinction between them, ultimately reducing God to a vague and empty abstraction, and dehumanizing man.
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Quietism
Synonyms for "quietism" (104 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (21)
a wise passivenessacquiescenceamenabilityataraxiaataraxyblank mindblankmindednessblanknesscalm of mindcalmnesscompliancecomposurecontemplationcontemplative lifedenominationdo-nothing policydo-nothingismdo-nothingnessdormancyemptiness of mind
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Strong matches (31)
fallow mindfatuityfoolishnesshumblenesshumilityidlenessimmobilityimperturbabilityinactioninactivityinanityindolenceinertiainertnesslaissez fairelaissez-allerlaissez-fairelaissez-faireismlucid stillnessmarmoreal repose
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Related words (52)
nonviolent resistanceobedienceoblivionpacifismparalysispassive resistancepassive self-annihilationpassivenesspassivismpassivitypeacepeacefulnessplacidityplacidnesspolicyprocrastinationquakerismquiescencequiescencyquiet
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quietnessquietudereposeresignationrestrestfulnesssatoriserenitysilencesilken reposesleepslumberstagnancystagnationstandpattismstasisstillnesssubmissionsubmissivenesstabula rasathoughtfreenessthoughtlessnesstranquillityuncomplainingnessunintelligencevacancyvacuityvegetationvita contemplativawaiting gamewatching and waitingwise passiveness
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: a wise passiveness, acquiescence, amenability, ataraxia, ataraxy.
- Sentence evidence is available for quietism, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, derived_reverse.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "quietism".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "quietism"
Keep "quietism" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "quietism" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "quietism", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "quietism" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
2 entriesmysticismreligious mysticism
Sample sentences
3 total sentences available.
In von Hügel's estimation the real culprit that distorts “quiet” into Quietism, is any tendency to extreme dualism, particularly between body and soul.
Source: wiktionary
The problem of Quietism or rather the problem of Quietism in its most corrupted forms and their immediate repercussions on a disciplinary, moral and sexual level led to the realization that the dangers that believers faced were as much inside the Church as outside.
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Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "quietism"?
Closest matches include a wise passiveness, acquiescence, amenability, ataraxia, ataraxy.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "quietism"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.