be impassive

Frequency: 7.09.5 per million words

To show no sign of feeling or emotion.

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Examples (10)

  • He tried to be impassive during the difficult negotiation.
  • Despite the chaos, she managed to be impassive.
  • His face was completely impassive as he listened to the news.
  • The judge's demeanor must be impassive to ensure fairness.
  • It's hard to be impassive when you feel so strongly.
  • Even under pressure, his expression was impassive.
  • She strove to be impassive, but her eyes betrayed her emotions.
  • The guard was impassive, showing no reaction to the commotion.
  • To truly be impassive requires immense self-control.
  • His response was impassive, giving away nothing.