impassive stresses the absence of any external sign of emotion in action or facial expression.
met the news with an impassive look
stoic implies an apparent indifference to pleasure or especially to pain often as a matter of principle or self-discipline.
was resolutely stoic even in adversity
phlegmatic implies a temperament or constitution hard to arouse.
a phlegmatic man unmoved by tears
apathetic may imply a puzzling or deplorable indifference or inertness.
charitable appeals met an apathetic response
stolid implies a habitual absence of interest, responsiveness, or curiosity.
stolid workers wedded to routine
Example Sentences
Her face remained impassive throughout the trial. she remained impassive as the officers informed her of her son's death
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VERBS | ADVERBVERBS➤be, sit, stand無動於衷;木然地坐着;毫無表情地站着▸➤become變得木然▸➤remain依然無動於衷ADVERB➤completely, quite, totally完全無動於衷;十分木然;全然不為所動▸➤almost幾乎毫無表情◇Her expression was cool, almost impassive.她面色冷靜,幾乎毫無表情。