impassive

Example Sentences

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You would still never describe Pickford as being impassive, however, and Green feels that emotion is still a big part of his make-up.

From BBC • Oct. 8, 2025

There were gasps and tears but no outbursts of emotion; the atmosphere remained sombre; Megrahi was impassive; no-one banged on the glass.

From BBC • Jan. 14, 2025

Mr. Xi was impassive, but his wife, Peng Liyuan, smiled broadly and applauded.

From New York Times • May 7, 2024

“The building, 728 feet long, 282 feet wide, six stories high, presents an impassive façade to the world with its rather bland curtain wall of glass and aluminum.”

From Seattle Times • Jul. 11, 2023

It took every fiber of Koffi’s being to keep her face impassive, to keep still.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray