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impassive

[/ɪmˈpæsɪv/]
adjective
impassível
1. not feeling, showing, or affected by emotion
The judge remained impassive throughout the trial.
O juiz permaneceu impassível durante todo o julgamento.
2. calm and unmoved; without visible reaction
She maintained an impassive expression despite the shocking news.
Ela manteve uma expressão impassível apesar da notícia chocante.
NYC Slang
stone-faced
Synonyms
unmovedexpressionlessstoicapatheticdetachedunfeelingblank
Antonyms
passionateemotionalexpressivesensitivemoveddemonstrative

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
impassível
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
impassível
Standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
impassível
Standard usage
Portugal
impassível
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep a straight face
without batting an eye
poker-faced
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