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Frigidity (Noun)

A lack of affection or enthusiasm; "a distressing coldness of tone and manner".

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

Her parents' frigidity towards her had left emotional scars that took years to heal.
The politician's frigidity on social issues kept many voters from warming up to her.
After years of marriage, they had grown so used to each other that they were stuck in a state of emotional frigidity that neither of them knew how to thaw.
Her lack of enthusiasm for his hobbies had been a sign of frigidity that he had chosen to ignore.
The teacher's apparent frigidity towards her students made it difficult for them to approach her with questions or concerns.

Sexual unresponsiveness (especially of women) and inability to achieve orgasm during intercourse.

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

The psychologist specialized in treating women with frigidity, helping them to overcome their emotional and physical barriers to intimacy.
Her frigidity had become a major issue in their marriage, causing tension and stress in their relationship.
The doctor explained that frigidity was a common condition, but that it could be treated with a combination of therapy and medication.
Many women suffered from frigidity in silence, too ashamed or embarrassed to seek help or discuss their feelings with their partners.
Research suggested that frigidity was often linked to low self-esteem, past traumas, and unrealistic expectations about sex and intimacy.

The absence of heat; "the coldness made our breath visible"; "come in out of the cold"; "cold is a vasoconstrictor".

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

The frigidity of the winter morning made the windows of the car fog up with condensation.
The doctor warned that exposure to prolonged frigidity could lead to frostbite and hypothermia.
She couldn't shake off the feeling of frigidity that lingered long after she had come in from the cold.
The city was hit by a wave of frigidity that lasted for weeks, crippling the infrastructure and daily life.
Despite the heavy layers of clothing, the explorer couldn't escape the creeping frigidity that seeped into his bones.