impassive

Example Sentences

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The normally impassive Carsley finally let his emotions out after the final whistle, joining the celebrations with his players, beaming as he wrapped an equally elated Jones in a bearhug.

From BBC • Nov. 14, 2024

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

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

De Zoysa, of Banstead, Surrey, remained impassive as the whole-life order was handed down.

From BBC • Jul. 27, 2023

Her face was now directed toward the dark corner where Hamlet and I stood, but her gaze was impassive and unseeing.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein