impassive

[imˈpæsɪv]

impassive Definition

not showing emotion; calm; emotionless.

Using impassive: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "impassive" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She remained impassive throughout the entire ordeal.

  • Example

    The judge's impassive demeanor made it difficult to tell what he was thinking.

  • Example

    He tried to remain impassive, but his trembling hands betrayed his nervousness.

impassive Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for impassive

Antonyms for impassive

Phrases with impassive

  • a facial expression that does not show any emotion

    Example

    Despite the bad news, she kept an impassive face.

  • behavior that does not show any emotion

    Example

    His impassive behavior made it difficult to know what he was thinking.

  • a grammatical voice that indicates that the subject of the verb is the recipient (not the source) of the action denoted by the verb

    Example

    In the sentence 'The cake was eaten by the dog,' the verb 'was eaten' is in the passive voice.

Origins of impassive

from Latin 'in-' meaning 'not' + 'passivus' meaning 'subject to emotion'

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Summary: impassive in Brief

'Impassive' [imˈpæsɪv] describes a person or thing that does not show emotion, remaining calm and unemotional. Examples include 'She remained impassive throughout the entire ordeal.' and 'The judge's impassive demeanor made it difficult to tell what he was thinking.' 'Impassive' can also be used in phrases like 'impassive face' and 'impassive behavior,' and is the opposite of emotional or passionate.