adjective · Medium SAT word

    Impassive

    expressionless; having or revealing little emotion or sensibility

    Impassive in a sentence

    The impassive judge showed no reaction to the defendant's emotional plea.

    Synonyms for impassive

    • expressionless
    • stoic
    • apathetic

    Antonyms for impassive

    • expressive
    • emotional
    • animated

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    Vocabulary like impassive appears on the Digital SAT in Words-in-Context questions, where you choose the word that fits a passage's meaning and tone. You can also drill this word with vocabulary flashcards.

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