impassiveness
/im'pæsivnis/ Cách viết khác : (impassivity) /,impæ'siviti/
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Definition
Noun: 1. A state or quality of showing no emotion or reaction: The condition of being impassive; a lack of visible feeling, emotion, or excitement, often suggesting calmness or indifference. 2. Apathy demonstrated by an absence of emotional reactions: A state of unresponsiveness or lack of interest, often to things that would typically provoke a response.
Usage
- Impassiveness describes a person's demeanor or reaction (or lack thereof) to a situation.
- It is often used in formal or descriptive contexts to characterize someone's outward calm or stoicism.
- It can have a neutral or positive connotation (calmness under pressure) or a slightly negative one (indifference, coldness).
Examples
- Despite the shocking news, his face maintained an impassiveness that revealed nothing of his inner thoughts.
- The judge listened to the emotional testimony with complete impassiveness.
- Her impassiveness in the face of criticism was both admirable and frustrating to her colleagues.
Advanced Usage
- "An air of impassiveness": A demeanor or atmosphere suggesting a lack of emotion.
- He maintained an air of impassiveness throughout the difficult negotiation.
Variants and Related Words
- Impassive (adj): Not feeling or showing emotion.
- His impassive expression gave nothing away.
- Impassivity (n): A synonym for impassiveness.
- Apathy (n): Lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern. (Often stronger and more negative than impassiveness).
- Stoicism (n): The endurance of pain or hardship without the display of feelings and without complaint. (Often has a positive connotation).
Synonyms
- Apathy
- Stoicism
- Unemotionality
- Phlegm
- Stolidity
- Indifference
Antonyms
- Emotionality
- Responsiveness
- Passion
- Excitability
Noun
- apathy demonstrated by an absence of emotional reactions