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/
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
Showing no emotion despite chaos
I'm passive statue stays calm amid total chaos - completely impassive!
Impassive before the massive wave, never passive in finding peace
🎤Pronunciation
🌳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'.
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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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