impassive
Americanadjective
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without emotion; apathetic; unmoved.
- Synonyms:
- unperturbed, undisturbed, indifferent, stoical, phlegmatic, emotionless
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calm; serene.
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unconscious; insensible.
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not subject to suffering.
- Synonyms:
- unflinching, unaffected
adjective
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not revealing or affected by emotion; reserved
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calm; serene; imperturbable
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rare unconscious or insensible
Other Word Forms
- impassively adverb
- impassiveness noun
- impassivity noun
Etymology
Origin of impassive
Example Sentences
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So there’s a theory percolating online that if you adopt the qualities of a stone, becoming impassive and bland, then you will repel the argumentative, antagonistic people in your life who are itching for conflict.
From New York Times • May 31, 2024
Packer remained impassive in the dock at the High Court in Glasgow as the verdicts were delivered by the jury.
From BBC • Feb. 28, 2024
De Zoysa, of Banstead, Surrey, remained impassive as the whole-life order was handed down.
From BBC • Jul. 27, 2023
When they began promoting the idea to industry audiences, Borstein of the Solutions Journalism Network recalled that they often saw impassive faces and folded arms in front of them.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 24, 2023
Jackson’s face is impassive, and I try to mimic his calm demeanor.
From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland
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