la belle indifference

noun

Etymology

From French la + belle + indifférence.

Definitions

  1. A paradoxical lack of emotional distress or concern despite the presence of an illness or…

    A paradoxical lack of emotional distress or concern despite the presence of an illness or serious physical symptoms.

    • It is interesting to note that insofar as this supports our hypothesis it accords with the time-worn conception of the hysterical patient with little or no anxiety — la belle indifference.

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