Definition of Impassive

having, or revealing, no emotion; expressionless

Examples of Impassive in a sentence

Even though it was very exciting, Jon delivered the news in an impassive voice in the hope that everyone would stay calm. 🔊

It’s so difficult to remain impassive when you’re faced with a life or death situation. 🔊

The impassive report given by the officer was an extreme understatement of the horror of the accident. 🔊

Although robots are well-known for being completely impassive, there are many popular movies and TV shows that depict them as adorable creatures that actually do have feelings. 🔊

Despite the fact that she was trying to remain impassive and hide her true feelings, Dawn’s body language communicated her dislike for her brother’s new girlfriend. 🔊

Despite the fact that the general was worried about the outcome of the mission, he maintained his usual impassive bearing as he asked for volunteers. 🔊

As the foreman of the jury delivered the verdict, the defendant kept his expression completely impassive so that no one could tell what he was feeling inside. 🔊

She tried to be friendly with the newcomer, but she found his impassive stare more than a little disturbing and excused herself to join her friends. 🔊

As the guests gathered in the parlor to meet their host, the impassive housekeeper ignored their clamoring questions as she passed among them with a tray of refreshments. 🔊

Compared to his impassive companion, Tony showed his anxiety by squirming in his seat and shuffling his feet as the principal questioned them about the locker room thefts. 🔊

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