nonreaction
Absence of response
Nonreaction is the absence of a response where one might be expected.
In chemistry, it describes when substances fail to interact: The nonreaction between the compounds surprised the researchers.
More broadly, it can describe emotional restraint or deliberate inaction: Her nonreaction to the insult was more devastating than any comeback.
Uncomplaining acceptance of difficulty
- unflappabilityCalm despite turmoil
- stolidityUnemotional, unreactive temperament
- deadpanExpressionless, especially for humor
- stone-facedRevealing no expression
blank expression · poker face · inscrutability · reserve · emotional control · self-restraint · forbearance · endurance
Absence of feeling
- unconcernAbsence of worry
- disinterestAbsence of bias
- detachmentSeparation or emotional uninvolvement
- aloofnessEmotional unavailability, standoffishness
coldness · unresponsiveness · passivity · neutrality · uninvolvement · disengagement · nonchalance · insouciance
Undisturbed mental quietude
- composureEmotional self-control
- tranquilityUndisturbed peacefulness
- equanimityUnshakable mental steadiness
- stillnessComplete lack of motion
peace · placidity · poise · centeredness · balance · quietude · steadiness · unflappability
Virtue-centered ancient philosophy
- ZenoGreek paradox thinker
- SenecaStoic moralist of Rome
- Marcus AureliusStoic emperor of Rome
- ataraxiaImperturbable peace of mind
equanimity · memento mori · logos · mindfulness · nonattachment · Buddhism · Taoism · acceptance
stoicism
Uncomplaining acceptance of difficulty
- unflappabilityCalm despite turmoil
- stolidityUnemotional, unreactive temperament
- deadpanExpressionless, especially for humor
stone-faced · blank expression · poker face · inscrutability · reserve · emotional control · self-restraint · forbearance · endurance · fortitude
apathy
Absence of feeling
- unconcernAbsence of worry
- disinterestAbsence of bias
- detachmentSeparation or emotional uninvolvement
aloofness · coldness · unresponsiveness · passivity · neutrality · uninvolvement · disengagement · nonchalance · insouciance · dismissiveness
serenity
Undisturbed mental quietude
- composureEmotional self-control
- tranquilityUndisturbed peacefulness
- equanimityUnshakable mental steadiness
stillness · peace · placidity · poise · centeredness · balance · quietude · steadiness · unflappability · self-possession
Stoicism
Virtue-centered ancient philosophy
- ZenoGreek paradox thinker
- SenecaStoic moralist of Rome
- Marcus AureliusStoic emperor of Rome
ataraxia · equanimity · memento mori · logos · mindfulness · nonattachment · Buddhism · Taoism · acceptance
nonreactionreaction
Response to stimulus
response · outburst · reply · retaliation · counteraction