Antonyms for impassiveness

Grammar : Noun

Spell : im-pas-iv

Phonetic Transcription : ɪmˈpæs ɪv

Definition of impassiveness

Origin : 1660s, "not feeling pain," from assimilated form of in- "not, opposite of" (see in- (1)) + passive. Meaning "void of emotions" is from 1690s. Related: Impassively; impassiveness (1640s).

As in indifference : noun absence of feeling, interest
As in straight face : noun serious expression
As in stoicism : noun fortitude
As in inconsequence : noun indifference
As in inconsequentiality : noun indifference
As in inconsequentialness : noun indifference
As in insignificancy : noun indifference

Example sentences :

And he was aware of this impassiveness concealing a lucid astonishment.
Extract from : « Under Western Eyes » by Joseph Conrad

He had got inside my impassiveness now, and I was like a madman at the thoughts he had raised.
Extract from : « A Dash .. .. .. For a Throne » by Arthur W. Marchmont

Crumley's reply showed the impassiveness of the well-trained servant.
Extract from : « May Iverson's Career » by Elizabeth Jordan

The keen, strong features into which Lowell gazed were mask-like in their impassiveness.
Extract from : « Mystery Ranch » by Arthur Chapman

From his quiet face had fallen every trace of impassiveness.
Extract from : « The Lighted Match » by Charles Neville Buck

The felon's widow, in spite of her impassiveness, could not repress a sudden start; her daughter did the same.
Extract from : « The Mysteries of Paris, Volume 4 of 6 » by Eugne Sue

My friend has little to boast of on the score of impassiveness, nor would the quality stand him in great stead just now.
Extract from : « Gerald Fitzgerald » by Charles James Lever

The defensive mask which seemed sullen because it was his idea of impassiveness set itself again, but he nodded.
Extract from : « When 'Bear Cat' Went Dry » by Charles Neville Buck

Her allusion to Mrs. Lawrence Finchley rapped him smartly, and she admired his impassiveness under the stroke.
Extract from : « Lord Ormont and his Aminta, Complete » by George Meredith

For him the majesty of nature lies in her treating everything, from the worm to the human being, with impassiveness.
Extract from : « The History of Modern Painting, Volume 2 (of 4) » by Richard Muther

Synonyms for impassiveness

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