impassive (Meaning)
impassive (s)
having or revealing little emotion or sensibility; not easily aroused or excited
deliberately impassive in manner
impassive (a.)
Not susceptible of pain or suffering; apathetic; impassible; unmoved.
Synonyms & Antonyms of impassive
Synonyms:
- affectless
- calm
- passionless
- enigmatic
- stolid
- unmoved
- bland
- enigmatical
- detached
- dry
- impassible
- stoical
- phlegmatic
- undemonstrative
- empty
- cold-blooded
- numb
- emotionless
- unemotional
- apathetic
Antonyms:
- warm-blooded
- dramatic
- blazing
- sentimental
- warm-blooded
- histrionic
- mawkish
- dramatic
- sentimental
- blazing
- mushy
- sensitive
- reactive
- compassionate
- hot-blooded
- red-hot
- melodramatic
- mawkish
- glowing
- histrionic
- sympathetic
- sensitive
- responsive
- red-hot
- flaming
- responsive
- mushy
- melodramatic
- hot-blooded
- compassionate
- reactive
- flaming
- glowing
- sympathetic
Synonyms:
- unsentimental
- expressionless
- impenetrable
- reticent
- imperturbable
- cool
- blank
- inconsiderate
- dispassionate
- wooden
- vacant
- inexpressive
- cold
- composed
- unflappable
- unresponsive
- stone-faced
- taciturn
- objective
- bloodless
- deadpan
- indifferent
- unconcerned
- aloof
- reserved
- thoughtless
- impersonal
- straight-faced
- pitiless
- inscrutable
- collected
- unfeeling
Antonyms:
impassive Sentence Examples
- The emperor sat impassive on his throne, his expression revealing no emotion.
- The soldier stood impassive, unmoved by the horrors of war that raged around him.
- The surgeon maintained an impassive demeanor during the complex operation.
- The statue of Buddha had an impassive countenance, symbolizing tranquility and detachment.
- The poker player remained impassive, hiding his true intentions behind a blank face.
- The cat watched the mouse impassively, its predatory instincts biding their time.
- The robot's impassive form hinted at its artificial nature and lack of human emotions.
- The witness remained impassive during the cross-examination, refusing to show any sign of bias.
- The CEO faced the angry shareholders with an impassive expression, determined to convey control.
- The lake lay impassive beneath the stormy sky, its surface untouched by the turbulence above.
FAQs About the word impassive
having or revealing little emotion or sensibility; not easily aroused or excited, deliberately impassive in mannerNot susceptible of pain or suffering; apatheti
stoic, affectless, calm, passionless, enigmatic, stolid, unmoved, bland, enigmatical, detached
fiery, demonstrative, fervid, zealous, enthusiastic, vehement, passional, burning, impassioned, demonstrative
The emperor sat impassive on his throne, his expression revealing no emotion.
The soldier stood impassive, unmoved by the horrors of war that raged around him.
The surgeon maintained an impassive demeanor during the complex operation.
The statue of Buddha had an impassive countenance, symbolizing tranquility and detachment.
