Affectlessness

Pronunciation: /əˈfɛktləsnəs/

Definitions of affectlessness

noun lack of emotion or feeling; absence of affect

Example Sentences

A1 The affectlessness of the robot made it hard to connect with.

A2 She displayed affectlessness in response to the bad news.

B1 His affectlessness in the face of danger surprised everyone.

B2 The detective's affectlessness helped him remain calm during the investigation.

C1 The actor's affectlessness in his performance added depth to his character.

C2 The artist's affectlessness in creating controversial pieces sparked debate among critics.

Examples of affectlessness in a Sentence

formal The patient's affectlessness made it difficult for the doctor to assess their emotional state.

informal Her affectlessness is starting to worry me; she hasn't shown any emotion in days.

slang I can't deal with his affectlessness anymore, it's like talking to a brick wall.

figurative The barren landscape mirrored the affectlessness of his soul.

Grammatical Forms of affectlessness

• past tense: affected
• plural: affectlessnesses
• comparative: more affectless
• superlative: most affectless
• present tense: affectlessness
• future tense: will affectlessness
• perfect tense: has affected
• continuous tense: is affecting
• singular: affectlessness
• positive degree: affectless
• infinitive: to affectlessness
• gerund: affectlessnessing
• participle: affectlessed

Origin and Evolution of affectlessness

First Known Use: 1920 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'affectlessness' is derived from the combination of the prefix 'a-' meaning 'without' and the word 'affect' meaning 'emotion or feeling'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in psychology to describe a lack of emotional responsiveness or expression, the term has since evolved to encompass a broader range of contexts where emotional detachment or indifference is observed.