1. relating to or characterized by quietism, a form of religious mysticism emphasizing passive contemplation and withdrawal from worldly concerns
Usage: religious; philosophical
2. marked by passive acceptance or withdrawal from active involvement

Examples

• The monk’s quietistic approach to spirituality emphasized silent meditation over active service.
• Her quietistic philosophy led her to avoid political debates and social activism.
• The quietistic movement in 17th-century Christianity stressed inner peace over external works.
• Critics argued that his quietistic stance was merely an excuse for inaction.
• The quietistic tradition values contemplation as the highest form of religious practice.
• She adopted a quietistic lifestyle, spending hours in silent reflection each day.