Synonyms of impassive
79 similar words
Another word for impassive is still. Other synonyms of impassive are stock-still, clinical, indifferent, world-weary and uninterested.
Synonyms and similar words for impassive
adjectiveHaving, or revealing, no emotion.
- apathetic
- phlegmaticNot easily excited to action or passion; calm; sluggish.
- unemotionalShowing little or no feeling.
- alexithymic
- apathisticalApathetic; unemotional.
- clinicalCool and emotionless, in a professional way, as contrasted with an impetuous or unprofessional way.
- dullInsensible; unfeeling.
- cold-bloodedLacking emotion or compunction.
- cold-heartedWithout sympathy, feeling or compassion; callous or heartless.
- dead insideUnable to feel any emotions, especially as a symptom of depression.
- dispassionateNot showing, and not affected by, emotion, bias, or prejudice.
- emotionlessLacking emotion.
- immovableNot capable of being affected or moved in feeling: impassive.
- impassibleUnable to feel emotion; impassive.
- insensibleIncapable of mental feeling; indifferent.
- nonemotionalNot emotional; unrelated to emotion.
- nonfeelingThat does not feel.
- nonpassionateNot passionate.
- nonsentimentalNot sentimental.
- stolidHaving or revealing little emotion or sensibility.
- unfeelingWithout emotion or sympathy.
- unmovableIncapable of being emotionally moved or persuaded.
- unpassionateNot passionate.
- unsentimentalNot sentimental.
- adiaphroistic
- blaséUnimpressed, indifferent, especially because of overfamiliarity.
- blithe
- deaf
- cool
- shiftless
- enervatedWeakened, debilitated or deprived of strength or vitality.
- gallionic
- halfheartedLacking full energy, effort, commitment, or resolve.
- ineffervescibleNot effervescible.
- insouciantCasually unconcerned; carefree, indifferent, nonchalant.
- indifferentAmbivalent; unconcerned; uninterested, apathetic.
- jadedBored or lacking enthusiasm, typically after having been overexposed to, or having consumed too much of something.
- languidOf a person or their actions, character, etc.: lacking drive, emotion, or enthusiasm; apathetic, listless, spiritless...
- languorousLacking energy, spirit, liveliness or vitality; languid, lackadaisical.
- lethargicIndifferent, apathetic.
- listlessLacking energy, enthusiasm, or liveliness.
- lackadaisicalShowing no interest, vigor, determination, or enthusiasm.
- lotophagousRelating to the Lotophagi (lotus eaters).
- lukewarmUnenthusiastic (about a proposal or an idea).
- mehApathetic; unenthusiastic.
- mopeyGiven to moping; in a depressed condition, low in spirits; lackadaisical.
- nonchalant
- nonplussed USUnaffected, unfazed; unimpressed.
- otioseOf a person, possessing a bored indolence.
- pococuranteApathetic, indifferent or nonchalant.
- spiritlessLacking energy, drive, motivation or emotion. Enervated.
- supineReluctant to take action due to indifference or moral weakness; apathetic or passive towards something.
- tepidUninterested; exhibiting little passion or eagerness; lukewarm.
- torpidUnmoving.
- unarousedNot aroused.
- uncaringCharacterized by a lack of care; not caring.
- unconcernedIndifferent and having no interest; aloof.
- unenthusiasticWithout enthusiasm; unexcited.
- unimpressibleNot impressible; not sensitive; apathetic.
- uninterestedNot interested; indifferent, not concerned.
- unlivelyNot lively.
- unmovedNot physically moved.
- untouchedNot influenced, affected or swayed.
- unzealousNot zealous.
- world-wearyBored with life.
- heartless rareListless, unenthusiastic.
- Laodicean archaicHalf-hearted or apathetic, especially with regards to religion or politics.
- torpedinous archaicStupefying; dull; torpid.
adjectiveStill or motionless.
- inanimateLacking the quality or ability of motion; as an inanimate object.
- inert
- at rest
- lifelessInanimate; having no life.
- motionlessAt rest, stationary, immobile, not moving.
- sedentary
- stationary
- stillNot moving; calm.
- stock-stillVery still; motionless.
- unmovingNot moving; still; static.
- sedent archaicSitting; inactive or still.
Meaning of impassive
- adjective Having, or revealing, no emotion.
- adjective Still or motionless.
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Questions about synonyms of impassive
- What is another word for impassive?
- Impassive has 79 synonyms on Word.ws, such as still, stock-still, clinical, indifferent, world-weary, uninterested, jaded and meh.
- What does impassive mean?
- Impassive means having, or revealing, no emotion.
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