become impassive

Frequency: 5.02.1 per million words

To start showing no sign of feeling or emotion.

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Examples (10)

  • After hearing the devastating news, his face began to become impassive.
  • She tried hard not to show emotion, her features slowly becoming impassive.
  • As the interrogation continued, the suspect's demeanor became increasingly impassive.
  • It was unnerving how quickly he could become completely impassive in a crisis.
  • Despite the chaos around him, the guard managed to become totally impassive.
  • Her gaze would often become impassive when she was deep in thought.
  • The judge's expression became impassive as the verdict was read.
  • With years of training, soldiers often learn to become impassive under pressure.
  • He watched the scene unfold, his face becoming more and more impassive with each passing moment.
  • The news anchor remained calm, her voice and posture having become perfectly impassive.