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impassive

/ɪmˈpæsɪv/ · im.pas.sive
adjective
  1. Having, or revealing, no emotion. The impassive expression on her face gave away nothing about her true feelings.
  2. Still or motionless. The impassive statue stood silently in the corner of the room.
Did you know? The concept of impassivity has been explored in various philosophical and literary works, including the Stoic philosophy, which emphasizes the importance of emotional control and indifference to external events.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 2 lookups Added Jul 26, 2026