silent adult
definitions
-
A literal description of an adult human being who is not speaking or making noise at a particular time.en: A literal description of an adult human being who is not speaking or making noise at a particular time.
-
A metaphorical term for an adult who chooses not to express opinions, participate in society, or vote, often implying apathy or suppression.en: A metaphorical term for an adult who chooses not to express opinions, participate in society, or vote, often implying apathy or suppression.
-
In psychological contexts, an adult who suppresses emotions or trauma from childhood, resulting in emotional withdrawal.en: In psychological contexts, an adult who suppresses emotions or trauma from childhood, resulting in emotional withdrawal.
examples
-
During the meditation session, every participant became a silent adult.
During the meditation session, every participant became a silent adult.
-
Critics argue that silent adults contribute to political stagnation.
Critics argue that silent adults contribute to political stagnation.
-
Therapy helped him stop being a silent adult and share his pain.
Therapy helped him stop being a silent adult and share his pain.