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Definitions

impassive

[im-pas-iv] / ɪmˈpæs ɪv /
ADJECTIVE
aloof, cool
Synonyms
STRONGEST
emotionless matter-of-fact placid reticent serene stoic stolid taciturn unemotional unflappable unruffled
WEAK
apathetic callous cold cold-blooded collected composed dispassionate dry hardened heartless imperturbable indifferent indurated inexcitable inexpressive inscrutable insensible insusceptible nonchalant passionless phlegmatic poker-faced reserved sedate self-contained spiritless stoical unconcerned unexcitable unfeeling unimpressible unmoved wooden
Antonyms
STRONGEST
agitated communicative emotional excited feeling nervous
WEAK
passionate responsive sensitive susceptible warm

Example Sentences

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There were gasps and tears but no outbursts of emotion; the atmosphere remained sombre; Megrahi was impassive; no-one banged on the glass.

From BBC • Jan. 14, 2025

One of the most striking things about the video was how impassive you looked after breaking a world record.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 7, 2024

Mr. Xi was impassive, but his wife, Peng Liyuan, smiled broadly and applauded.

From New York Times • May 7, 2024

He added that Pickering had acted with "cold, callous self-interest" throughout, and was "impassive" while listening to the victim impact statement read out in court.

From BBC • Feb. 5, 2024

Noah, impassive once more, showed no outward emotion, but tears slipped down his face.

From "Copper Sun" by Sharon M. Draper

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.