Synonyms of phlegm

phlegm

noun

ˈflem 

as in numbness

a lack of emotion or emotional expressiveness

a man of remarkable phlegm, never showing enthusiasm nor displeasure

Synonyms & Similar Words

• numbness
• impassiveness
• impassivity
• emptiness
• coldness
• apathy
• insensibility
• emotionlessness
• detachment
• affectlessness
• callosity
• hardness
• imperturbability
• coolness
• blankness
• heartlessness
• obduracy
• bloodlessness
• indifference
• stiffness
• callousness
• deadness
• vacancy
• insensitivity
• halfheartedness
• woodenness
• unconcern
• aloofness
• hard-heartedness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• emotion
• feeling
• sensibility
• sympathy
• sensitivity
• pity
• compassion
• empathy
• understanding
• warmth
• tenderness
• receptivity
• responsiveness
• hysteria
• melodrama
• solicitude
• hysterics
• vehemence
• receptiveness
• histrionics
• hand-wringing

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of phlegm

Use Peppermint Peppermint can effectively soothe a sore throat, thin mucus, loosen phlegm, and calm coughs. —Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 10 Feb. 2025

As the disease worsens, cardinal symptoms include cough with or without phlegm and breathlessness, especially with exertion. —Soma Mandal, Verywell Health, 4 Feb. 2025

Signs and symptoms include a cough that lasts for three weeks or longer, coughing up blood or phlegm, chest pain, weakness, fatigue, weight loss, loss of appetite, fever, chills and night sweats, according to the CDC. —Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 28 Jan. 2025

Symptoms and safety measures Common symptoms of active TB include coughing, chest pains, fever, fatigue and coughing up blood or phlegm. —Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 28 Jan. 2025