impassivity

C2 Topic:Abstract Ideas
US /ˌɪm.pæˈsɪv.ə.ti/ UK /ˌɪm.pæˈsɪv.ə.ti/
noun Freq #305118

Meanings

  1. 1
    noun

    apathy demonstrated by an absence of emotional reactions

    Even in the midst of his anguish of spirit he could not help admiring the Scotsman's splendid impassivity--no headlines, no ruffling of the traditional aristocratic dignity.

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Synonyms
1 noun · apathy demonstrated by an... unemotionality

Etymology

From impassive + -ity.

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