impassivity
- a word derived from impassive.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
With almost documentarylike impassivity, Ford and his cinematographer, Jeff Bierman, scrutinize Emily with neither sympathy nor censure, her close-ups flickering equally between anxiety and resolve.
From New York Times ● Aug. 11, 2022
His lack of verbal expression, however, did not reveal impassivity.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 7, 2019
This was a performance, of course: Sanders’ impassivity was selective, and she was adept at acting like it was the media’s reaction that was strange.
From Slate ● Jun. 15, 2019
Carpenter, by contrast, builds her character from behind a wall of impassivity.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 23, 2019
Lauren would do that to her sometimes when they were fighting, her impassivity sending Maya through the roof.
From "Far from the Tree" by Robin Benway
