impassionate — without emotion or feeling; calm and objective
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: without emotion or feeling; calm and objective
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪmˈpæʃənət/
Example Sentences
- The robot delivered the bad news in an impassionate voice that made everyone uncomfortable.
- Her impassionate reaction to winning the lottery surprised everyone.
- The scientist maintained an impassionate approach to the controversial research.
impassionate
ADJECTIVE[/ɪmˈpæʃənət/]
without emotion or feeling; calm and objective
a doctor examines a distressed patient with completely calm facial expression and steady hands. The doctor's face shows no trace of worry or panic despite the urgent situation. The patient appears anxious and upset, breathing heavily with worried family members nearby. The family members show clear emotional distress with tears and concerned expressions. Meanwhile, the doctor continues working with perfect composure and clinical focus. Nurses around them react emotionally to the tense atmosphere while the doctor remains unaffected. someone being completely without emotion or feeling while staying calm and objective
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'impassionatus', combining the negative prefix 'im-' with 'passionatus' (filled with passion). The word evolved to mean 'without emotion' or 'calm and objective'.
Breakdown
im- (not/without) + passion (strong emotion, from Latin 'passio') + -ate (adjective suffix meaning 'characterized by')
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The robot delivered the bad news in an impassionate voice that made everyone uncomfortable.”
“Her impassionate reaction to winning the lottery surprised everyone.”
“The scientist maintained an impassionate approach to the controversial research.”
“Even when his team lost, the coach remained impassionate and focused on improvement.”
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