1. a form of religious mysticism emphasizing passive contemplation and the suppression of the will as a means of achieving spiritual perfection
Usage: religious; historical
2. a state or attitude of calm acceptance and withdrawal from worldly concerns

Examples

• The 17th-century quietism movement emphasized silent prayer and spiritual surrender.
• Madame Guyon was a prominent advocate of quietism in France.
• His quietism made him seem detached from the political turmoil around him.
• The monastery practiced a form of quietism that discouraged active involvement in worldly affairs.
• Critics argued that quietism led to spiritual passivity rather than growth.
• She embraced quietism as a way to find peace amid life’s chaos.