impassive

[ im-pas-iv ]
/ ɪmˈpæs ɪv /
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adjective

without emotion; apathetic; unmoved.
calm; serene.
unconscious; insensible.
not subject to suffering.

Origin of impassive

First recorded in 1660–70; im-2 + passive

OTHER WORDS FROM impassive

im·pas·sive·ly, adverb im·pas·sive·ness, im·pas·siv·i·ty [im-pa-siv-i-tee] /ˌɪm pæˈsɪv ɪ ti/, noun

Words nearby impassive

impasse, impassible, impassion, impassionate, impassioned, impassive, impaste, impasto, impatent, impatience, impatiens

Words related to impassivity

lethargy, coolness, stoicism, unresponsiveness, stolidity, disinterest, dispassion, dullness, passiveness, stolidness, insensibility, listlessness, detachment, indifference, aloofness, coldness, unconcern, disregard, lassitude, phlegm

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British Dictionary definitions for impassivity

impassive
/ (ɪmˈpæsɪv) /

adjective

not revealing or affected by emotion; reserved
calm; serene; imperturbable
rare unconscious or insensible

Derived forms of impassive

impassively, adverb impassiveness or impassivity (ˌɪmpæˈsɪvɪtɪ), noun