frigidity

• Sustantivo que denota el estado o cualidad de frío extremo, y en el contexto psicológico, la ausencia de capacidad de respuesta sexual o de calidez emocional.

A noun referring to the state or quality of being extremely cold, or in a psychological context, a lack of sexual responsiveness or emotional warmth.

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1. Extreme coldC1formal

   The state or quality of being extremely cold.

   Frialdad extrema

   • The frigidity of the Arctic winter is almost unbearable.
   • They were not prepared for the frigidity of the mountain air.
   • The frigidity of the water shocked the swimmers.

   Sinónimoschillchillinesscoldnessfrostinessgelidityiciness

   Antónimosheatwarmth

2. Lack of warmth in mannerC1formal

   Coldness or lack of emotion in a person's behavior or attitude.

   Frialdad en el trato

   • Her frigidity towards him made him feel unwelcome.
   • The frigidity of his response surprised everyone.
   • There was a noticeable frigidity in their relationship after the argument.

   Sinónimosaloofnesschillinesscoldnesscoolnessdetachmentemotionlessnessfrostinessicinessimpassivityunresponsiveness

   Antónimosaffectionardorcordialityfervorpassionwarmth

3. Sexual unresponsivenessC2formal

   A lack of sexual desire or responsiveness, especially in women.

   Frigidez sexual

   • The therapist discussed the psychological causes of frigidity.
   • Frigidity can sometimes be linked to past trauma.
   • The novel explores themes of frigidity and emotional distance.

   Sinónimoscoldnessfrigidnessunresponsiveness

   Antónimosarousaldesireheatlibidolustpassion