impassive — not showing or feeling emotion; calm and unmoved
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: not showing or feeling emotion; calm and unmoved
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪmˈpæsɪv/
Example Sentences
- The poker player kept an impassive face even with a royal flush in hand.
- My cat remained impassive when I showed her the expensive toy I bought.
- The judge listened to the testimony with an impassive expression.
impassive
ADJECTIVE[/ɪmˈpæsɪv/]
not showing or feeling emotion; calm and unmoved
The royal guard remained completely impassive while the tourist made funny faces.
IM(not) + PASS(pass) — he did NOT let any emotion PASS through to his face, remaining totally impassive.
Standing directly in front of the massive monster, the hero surprisingly remained completely impassive.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'impassivus', derived from the prefix 'im-' (not) combined with 'passivus' (capable of feeling or suffering), which comes from 'pati' meaning 'to suffer or endure'.
Breakdown
im- (not) + passive (capable of feeling) = impassive
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📝Examples
“The poker player kept an impassive face even with a royal flush in hand.”
“My cat remained impassive when I showed her the expensive toy I bought.”
“The judge listened to the testimony with an impassive expression.”
“Despite winning the lottery, he remained surprisingly impassive.”
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