adverb
- in a manner that does not show or express emotion, feeling, or reaction
Examples
- She stared impassively at the screen, betraying no sign of surprise.
- The judge listened impassively to both arguments before rendering a decision.
- He received the criticism impassively, without flinching or responding.
- The security guard watched the crowd impassively from his post.
- She delivered the bad news impassively, keeping her voice steady and calm.
- The witness testified impassively about the events she had witnessed.