impassivity
Showing no reaction
Impassivity is the quality of showing no emotion or reaction.
It suggests a face or manner that reveals nothing—neither distress nor delight.
The word often implies deliberate restraint rather than absence of feeling: Her impassivity during the cross-examination unnerved the prosecutor.
It can describe stoic composure or troubling detachment.
Emotional self-control
- equanimityUnshakable mental steadiness
- serenityUndisturbed mental quietude
- tranquilityUndisturbed peacefulness
- placidityState of undisturbed calm
unflappability · coolness · sangfroid · poise · steadiness · collectedness · level-headedness · self-possession
Separation or emotional uninvolvement
- emotionlessnessLack of any feeling
- unfeelingnessAbsence of emotional response
- coldnessLow temperature state
- numbnessLoss of sensation
insensitivity · unresponsiveness · blankness · flatness · woodenness · stoniness · frigidity · iciness
Absence of worry
- disinterestAbsence of bias
- nonchalanceCalm, casual composure
- aloofnessEmotional unavailability, standoffishness
- neutralityState of taking sides
disengagement · uninvolvement · uninterest · carelessness · heedlessness · dismissiveness · blasé · incuriosity
Enduring courage under pain
- enduranceSustained effort capacity
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
- self-controlAbility to restrain impulses
- restraintControl over impulses
forbearance · patience · tolerance · acceptance · resignation · long-suffering · uncomplaining · equanimity
composure
Emotional self-control
- equanimityUnshakable mental steadiness
- serenityUndisturbed mental quietude
- tranquilityUndisturbed peacefulness
placidity · unflappability · coolness · sangfroid · poise · steadiness · collectedness · level-headedness · self-possession · imperturbability
detachment
Separation or emotional uninvolvement
- emotionlessnessLack of any feeling
- unfeelingnessAbsence of emotional response
- coldnessLow temperature state
numbness · insensitivity · unresponsiveness · blankness · flatness · woodenness · stoniness · frigidity · iciness · reserve
unconcern
Absence of worry
- disinterestAbsence of bias
- nonchalanceCalm, casual composure
- aloofnessEmotional unavailability, standoffishness
neutrality · disengagement · uninvolvement · uninterest · carelessness · heedlessness · dismissiveness · blasé · incuriosity · listlessness
fortitude
Enduring courage under pain
- enduranceSustained effort capacity
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
- self-controlAbility to restrain impulses
restraint · forbearance · patience · tolerance · acceptance · resignation · long-suffering · uncomplaining · equanimity · discipline
- indifferenceindifference, unconcern, disinterest, nonchalance, disregard
- self-controlself-control, restraint, willpower, composure, moderation
- emotional armorthick skin, stoicism, detachment, indifference, callousness
- calmnesscalmness, calm, tranquility, serenity, peacefulness
- tranquilitycalm, peace of mind, peacefulness, serenity, peaceful
- coldnesscold, chill, freeze, freezing, coolness
impassivityexpressiveness
Ability to convey emotion
emotionality · histrionics · hysteria · demonstrativeness · hysterics
impassivitysensitivity
Responsiveness to stimuli
feeling · emotion · responsiveness · receptivity · sensibility
impassivitycompassion
Concern for others' distress
empathy · sympathy · tenderness · warmth · responsiveness
passion, patient, empathy, sympathy, passive, compassion, apathetic, apathy, compassionate