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- Dictionaryimpassive/ɪmˈpasɪv/
adjective
- 1. not feeling or showing emotion: "his cold, impassive face"
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The meaning of IMPASSIVE is giving no sign of feeling or emotion : expressionless. How to use impassive in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Impassive.
IMPASSIVE definition: 1. If someone's face is impassive, it expresses no emotion, because the person seems not to be…. Learn more.
not showing or feeling any emotion: Nick kept his face impassive but his mind was racing. impassively.
Someone who doesn't seem to react — who is always "taking a pass" in the conversation of life can be described as impassive. Impassive is tricky, as it sounds it should be the opposite of passive. It's not, though. The fact is you can be passive and impassive at the same time.
Impassive definition: without emotion; apathetic; unmoved.. See examples of IMPASSIVE used in a sentence.
impassive. ( ɪmˈpæsɪv) adj. 1. not revealing or affected by emotion; reserved. 2. calm; serene; imperturbable. 3. rare unconscious or insensible. imˈpassively adv. imˈpassiveness, impassivity n.
Definition of impassive adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
1. not feeling pain; not liable to suffering; insensible. 2. not feeling or showing emotion; placid; calm.
impassive meaning: An impassive person or face shows no emotion.. Learn more.
adjective. Devoid of or not subject to emotion. American Heritage Medicine. Not feeling pain; not liable to suffering; insensible. Webster's New World. Not feeling or showing emotion; placid; calm. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Incapable of physical sensation.
