Antonyms for impassivity
Grammar : Noun |
Spell : im-pas-iv |
Phonetic Transcription : ɪmˈpæs ɪv |
Definition of impassivity
Origin :- 1794, from impassive + -ity.
- noun apathy
- James heard of his host's defection with impassivity and a glance of his eyeglass.
- Extract from : « Love and Lucy » by Maurice Henry Hewlett
- She continued in her impassivity, smiling a provoking and inscrutable smile.
- Extract from : « The Creators » by May Sinclair
- She would find it impossible to outdo him in the matter of impassivity.
- Extract from : « The Shadow » by Arthur Stringer
- But when the still figure on the roof saw me, the impassivity of it vanished.
- Extract from : « Phroso » by Anthony Hope
- The contemptuous voice pierced the Indian's armor of impassivity.
- Extract from : « The Patrol of the Sun Dance Trail » by Ralph Connor
- There seemed to Cranmer something horrible in this impassivity.
- Extract from : « The Fifth Queen » by Ford Madox Ford
- She really adored his impassivity; it was so unlike anything she was capable of.
- Extract from : « The Beauty » by Mrs. Wilson Woodrow
- For once his stupefaction escaped the citadel of his impassivity.
- Extract from : « Caravans By Night » by Harry Hervey
- Her eyes searched his face; encountered that barrier of impassivity.
- Extract from : « Caravans By Night » by Harry Hervey
- My head was whirling, but a graven image might have envied me my impassivity.
- Extract from : « The Firefly Of France » by Marion Polk Angellotti
Synonyms for impassivity
- aloofness
- coldness
- coolness
- detachment
- disinterest
- dispassion
- disregard
- dullness
- emotionlessness
- halfheartedness
- heedlessness
- incuriosity
- incuriousness
- indifference
- insensibility
- insensibleness
- insensitivity
- insouciance
- lassitude
- lethargy
- listlessness
- passiveness
- passivity
- phlegm
- stoicism
- stolidity
- stolidness
- unconcern
- uninterest
- unresponsiveness
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