Impassibly: meaning, definitions and examples

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impassibly

 

[ ɪmˈpæsɪbli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

unable to be moved

Impassibly means in a manner that does not show or express feelings or emotions. It often refers to a state of being unfeeling or unaffected by circumstances happening around one.

Synonyms

emotionlessly, stoically, unfeelingly.

Examples of usage

  • She stood impassibly, as the chaos unfolded around her.
  • He answered the questions impassibly, revealing no hint of emotion.
  • Despite the sad news, she remained impassibly composed.

Translations

Translations of the word "impassibly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 impassivelmente

🇮🇳 निर्बाध रूप से

🇩🇪 unbeeindruckt

🇮🇩 tanpa ekspresi

🇺🇦 непорушно

🇵🇱 nieprzejrzysto

🇯🇵 無表情で

🇫🇷 impassiblement

🇪🇸 impasiblemente

🇹🇷 etkisiz bir şekilde

🇰🇷 무표정하게

🇸🇦 بلا تعبير

🇨🇿 neochvějně

🇸🇰 neochvejne

🇨🇳 毫无表情地

🇸🇮 neizrazno

🇮🇸 óhreyfanlega

🇰🇿 бұзылмай

🇬🇪 არა გამოხატვით

🇦🇿 reaksiyasız

🇲🇽 impasiblemente

Etymology

The word 'impassibly' is derived from the Latin root 'impassibilis', meaning 'not suffering' or 'unable to be affected'. The prefix 'im-' indicates a negation, while 'passibilis' relates to 'passio', which translates to 'suffering' or 'emotion'. The term entered English usage in the early 19th century, maintaining the meaning of being unfeeling or unresponsive to emotional stimuli. Over time, 'impassibly' has been used in literature and conversation to describe individuals or situations devoid of emotional response, thus reinforcing its connection to stoicism and emotional resilience.