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impassivenot showing or feeling emotion; calm and unmoved

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: not showing or feeling emotion; calm and unmoved

Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪmˈpæsɪv/

Korean meaning: 감정을 드러내지 않는, 무표정한, 냉정한

Korean pronunciation: 임-패-시브 (강세: 패)

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

impassive concept
💡 Concept

Showing no emotion despite chaos

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impassive rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Impassive before the massive wave, never passive in finding peace

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ɪmˈpæsɪv/
🇬🇧 UK/ɪmˈpæsɪv/

🌳Etymology

Prefixim--
Rootpass
Suffix--ive

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'.

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🎵Rhyme

massivepassiveimpressive
massive
passive
impressive

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The poker player kept an impassive face even with a royal flush in hand.

😄 Fun example

My cat remained impassive when I showed her the expensive toy I bought.

The judge listened to the testimony with an impassive expression.

😄 Fun example

Despite winning the lottery, he remained surprisingly impassive.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

emotionlessstoicunmovedexpressionlessindifferent

Antonyms

emotionalexpressiveanimated

Related

passiveimpressivecompassionate