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   impassive

   /ɪmˈpasɪv/

   adjective

   • 1. not feeling or showing emotion: "his cold, impassive face"

   Derivatives

   • 1. impassively adverb
   • 2. impassiveness noun
   • 3. impassivity noun

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › impassiveIMPASSIVE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   IMPASSIVE definition: 1. If someone's face is impassive, it expresses no emotion, because the person seems not to be…. Learn more.

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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.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › impassiveIMPASSIVE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   not showing or feeling any emotion: Nick kept his face impassive but his mind was racing. impassively.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › impassiveIMPASSIVE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   impassive in British English. (ɪmˈpæsɪv ) adjective. 1. not revealing or affected by emotion; reserved. 2. calm; serene; imperturbable. 3. rare. unconscious or insensible.

6. www.thefreedictionary.com › impassiveImpassive - definition of impassive by The Free Dictionary

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   Define impassive. impassive synonyms, impassive pronunciation, impassive translation, English dictionary definition of impassive. adj. 1. Devoid of or not subject to emotion. 2. Revealing no emotion; expressionless. 3. Archaic Incapable of physical sensation. 4. Motionless; still....

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   Someone who doesn't seem to react — who is always "taking a pass" in the conversation of life can be described as impassive.

8. www.oed.com › dictionary › impassive_adjimpassive adjective - Oxford English Dictionary

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   There are five meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective impassive. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.