belle indifference

A form of la belle indifference — A paradoxical lack of emotional distress or concern despite the presence of an illness or serious physical symptoms.

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Meanings

noun
  1. alternativeAlternative form of la belle indifference
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APA

belle indifference. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/belle%20indifference

MLA

“belle indifference.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/belle%20indifference. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “belle indifference,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/belle%20indifference.

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