impassivity
101impassive — im|pas|sive [ımˈpæsıv] adj not showing any emotion ▪ Her impassive face showed no reaction at all. >impassively adv ▪ The children studied him impassively. >impassivity [ˌımpæˈsıvıti] n [U] …
102stoic — [16] The Greek philosopher Zeno (c. 334– c. 262 BC), who taught that only virtue is necessarily good, and that pleasure and pain are matters of indifference, is reputed to have lectured to his followers and students in a porch or portico in… …
103ataraxia — also Anglicized as ataraxy, calmness, impassivity, c.1600, from Modern Latin, from Gk. ataraxia impassiveness, from a , privative prefix, + tarassein (Attic tarattein) to disturb, confuse, from PIE root *dher to make muddy, darken …
104impassive — adjective not feeling or showing emotion. Derivatives impassively adverb impassiveness noun impassivity noun …
105impassive — adjective not showing any emotion or feeling: Oscar s face remained impassive throughout the trial. impassively adverb impassivity noun (U) …
106apathy — noun widespread apathy among the voters Syn: indifference, lack of interest, lack of enthusiasm, lack of concern, unconcern, uninterestedness, unresponsiveness, impassivity, dispassion, lethargy, languor, ennui; rare acedia …
107composure — noun most people would have lost their composure after such a disappointing defeat Syn: self control, self possession, calm, equanimity, equilibrium, serenity, tranquility; aplomb, poise, presence of mind, sangfroid; imperturbability, placidness …
108equilibrium — noun 1) the equilibrium of the economy Syn: balance, symmetry, equipoise, parity, equality; stability Ant: imbalance 2) his equilibrium was never shaken Syn: composure …
109indifference — noun 1) his apparent indifference infuriated her Syn: lack of concern, unconcern, disinterest, lack of interest, lack of enthusiasm, apathy, nonchalance, insouciance; boredom, unresponsiveness, impassivity, dispassion, detachment, coolness 2) …
110apathy — phlegm, stolidity, impassivity, impassiveness, stoicism (see under IMPASSIVE) Analogous words: inertness, inactivity, passiveness, supineness (see corresponding adjectives at INACTIVE): indifference, unconcern, aloofness, detachment (see… …
