lukewarmnessn.
/ˌluːkˈwɔːmnəs/, /ˈluːkwɔːmnəs/, /ˌljuːkˈwɔːmnəs/, /ˈljuːkwɔːmnəs/, U.S. /ˈlukˌwɔrmnəs/, /ˌlukˈwɔrmnəs/ The quality or condition of being lukewarm.
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the mind > emotion > absence of emotion > [noun] > lukewarmness or lack of enthusiasm
warmness1561
lukewarmness1573
coolnessa1586
lukeness1597
unzealousness1615
tepiditya1631
mambling1640
half-heartedness1670
lukewarmth1716
unfervency1787
tepidness1821
under-zeal1841
the world > matter > properties of materials > temperature > heat > [noun] > lukewarmness
lukenessc1440
lukewarmness1573
lukewarmth1598
tepidity1656
tepor1657
1573 J. Daus tr. H. Bullinger Hundred Serm. vpon Apocalipse (rev. ed.) xx. f. 58v He expoundeth more fully the sinne of the Laodicians, & what is the cause of their lukewarmenesse.
1665 R. Boyle New Exper. & Observ. Cold 37 The many degrees of Coldness..betwixt Lukewarmness and the Freezing degree of Cold.
1720 R. Welton tr. T. Alvares de Andrade Sufferings Son of God I. xii. 310 Their Luke~warmness and Indifferency towards God.
1875 H. E. Manning Internal Mission of Holy Ghost i. 28 The lukewarmness with which we allow His Graces and Mercies to pass by us.
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