Impassive

/ɪmˈpæsɪv/
adjective

Showing no feelings or emotions, especially in a situation where a reaction is expected.

Despite the bad news, he kept an impassive face.
Visual representation of "impassive" - Showing no feelings or emotions, especially in a situation where a reaction is expected.

Often appears as...

  • impassive face
  • impassive expression
adjective

Not reacting to or being involved in emotions.

He watched us in an impassive way.
Visual representation of "impassive" - Not reacting to or being involved in emotions.

Often appears as...

  • impassive stance
  • impassive observer
adjective

Showing no feelings or emotions, especially in a situation where a reaction is expected.

Despite the bad news, he kept an impassive face.
Visual representation of "impassive" - Showing no feelings or emotions, especially in a situation where a reaction is expected.

Often appears as...

  • impassive face
  • impassive expression
adjective

Not reacting to or being involved in emotions.

He watched us in an impassive way.
Visual representation of "impassive" - Not reacting to or being involved in emotions.

Often appears as...

  • impassive stance
  • impassive observer
Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "impassive"
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Facial Control

Think of 'impassive' as having control over facial reactions in emotional situations.

Illustration for Facial Control
Even when criticized, her face remained impassive.
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Not Cold-hearted

'Impassive' doesn't mean a person doesn't feel emotions, just that they don't show them.

Illustration for Not Cold-hearted
Despite his impassive exterior, he was deeply affected by the story.
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Professional Settings

Being impassive is often seen as professional, avoiding bias in serious situations.

Illustration for Professional Settings
The judge listened to both sides with an impassive demeanor.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Facial Control

Think of 'impassive' as having control over facial reactions in emotional situations.

Illustration for Facial Control
Even when criticized, her face remained impassive.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Not Cold-hearted

'Impassive' doesn't mean a person doesn't feel emotions, just that they don't show them.

Illustration for Not Cold-hearted
Despite his impassive exterior, he was deeply affected by the story.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Professional Settings

Being impassive is often seen as professional, avoiding bias in serious situations.

Illustration for Professional Settings
The judge listened to both sides with an impassive demeanor.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Facial Control

Think of 'impassive' as having control over facial reactions in emotional situations.

Illustration for Facial Control
Even when criticized, her face remained impassive.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Not Cold-hearted

'Impassive' doesn't mean a person doesn't feel emotions, just that they don't show them.

Illustration for Not Cold-hearted
Despite his impassive exterior, he was deeply affected by the story.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Professional Settings

Being impassive is often seen as professional, avoiding bias in serious situations.

Illustration for Professional Settings
The judge listened to both sides with an impassive demeanor.
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You might think of Spock, or it might conjure and image like this -- a cow standing in the rain. It's not sad. It's not particularly happy. It's just an impassive creature taking whatever life sends its way.

Video examples

Why you should define...

You might think of Spock, or it might conjure and image like this -- a cow standing in the rain. It's not sad. It's not particularly happy. It's just an impassive creature taking whatever life sends its way.

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