impassivity

C2 Topic:Abstract Ideas

US /ˌɪm.pæˈsɪv.ə.ti/ UK /ˌɪm.pæˈsɪv.ə.ti/ See IPA manual

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Meanings

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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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