impassionate
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- impassionately adverb
- unimpassionate adjective
- unimpassionately adverb
Etymology
Origin of impassionate
Example Sentences
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The glorious 1,100-mile California coast has lost an impassionate defender and tireless champion.
From Los Angeles Times
Consor’s apology did little to assuage his ire because instead of extending forgiveness, James doubled down with an impassionate soliloquy, supplied with bullet points, saying he was not buying the excuse that Consor was unaware of the tragic backstory of the 21-year-old visiting player.
From Washington Post
Sputnik 1's impassionate beeps spread terror throughout the US.
From BBC
Lewis, who was known for his impassionate, emotional speeches to the team during his playing days, used that skill in addressing the students.
From Washington Times
So I wasn't purely an impassionate observer.
From BBC
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