impassiveness
Complete lack of reaction
Impassiveness is the quality of showing no emotion or reaction, even in situations that would typically provoke feeling.
Someone displaying impassiveness remains calm and unmoved, whether facing praise, criticism, or crisis.
Her impassiveness during the interrogation unnerved the detectives.
The trait can suggest admirable composure or troubling detachment, depending on context.
Emotional unavailability, standoffishness
- distanceSpace between two points
- remotenessQuality of being faraway
- reserveSupply kept back
- coolnessCalm self-possession
withdrawal · disengagement · objectivity · neutrality · separation · uninvolvement · standoffishness · impersonality
Peaceful mental state
- equanimityUnshakable mental steadiness
- serenityUndisturbed mental quietude
- sangfroidImperturbable calm
- poiseGraceful, unshakable calm
self-possession · collectedness · unflappability · steadiness · levelheadedness · cool-headedness · placidity · tranquility
Uncomplaining endurer of hardship
- expressionlessShowing no feeling
- blankWithout marks or content
- deadpanExpressionless, especially for humor
- stone-facedRevealing no expression
poker-faced · unreadable · inscrutable · wooden · vacant · flat · unmoved · sphinxlike
Absence of worry
- nonchalanceCalm, casual composure
- disinterestAbsence of bias
- apathyAbsence of feeling
- insoucianceLighthearted lack of concern
dismissiveness · blasé · unmoved · unperturbed · unbothered · carelessness · heedlessness · disregard
Sustained effort capacity
- fortitudeEnduring courage under pain
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
- forbearancePatient self-control, delayed enforcement
- acceptanceConsent to receive
resignation · patience · long-suffering · uncomplaining · philosophical · spartan · ascetic · self-denial
aloofness
Emotional unavailability, standoffishness
- distanceSpace between two points
- remotenessQuality of being faraway
- reserveSupply kept back
coolness · withdrawal · disengagement · objectivity · neutrality · separation · uninvolvement · standoffishness · impersonality · clinical
calmness
Peaceful mental state
- equanimityUnshakable mental steadiness
- serenityUndisturbed mental quietude
- sangfroidImperturbable calm
poise · self-possession · collectedness · unflappability · steadiness · levelheadedness · cool-headedness · placidity · tranquility · imperturbability
stoic
Uncomplaining endurer of hardship
- expressionlessShowing no feeling
- blankWithout marks or content
- deadpanExpressionless, especially for humor
stone-faced · poker-faced · unreadable · inscrutable · wooden · vacant · flat · unmoved · sphinxlike · mask-like
unconcern
Absence of worry
- nonchalanceCalm, casual composure
- disinterestAbsence of bias
- apathyAbsence of feeling
insouciance · dismissiveness · blasé · unmoved · unperturbed · unbothered · carelessness · heedlessness · disregard · shrug
endurance
Sustained effort capacity
- fortitudeEnduring courage under pain
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
- forbearancePatient self-control, delayed enforcement
acceptance · resignation · patience · long-suffering · uncomplaining · philosophical · spartan · ascetic · self-denial · discipline
impassivenessexpressiveness
Ability to convey emotion
demonstrativeness · histrionics · theatricality · melodrama · vehemence
impassivenessresponsiveness
Readiness to react
sensitivity · receptiveness · feeling · receptivity · sensibility
impassivenesswarmth
Heat you feel
compassion · empathy · sympathy · tenderness · solicitude
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