impassively

adverb

Definition of impassivelynext
as in disinterestedly

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Recent Examples of impassively The bare, symmetrical peak rises impassively over the entire landscape. — Jesse Ashlock, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 July 2026 The film begins with a montage of young Roma women, each shot as though for a studio portrait, impassively absorbing an offscreen voice lecturing them about family planning. — Jessica Kiang, Variety, 11 July 2026 But Jen remains utterly unmoved, staring impassively as Whitney, who seems truly blindsided, starts to lose her mind a little bit. — Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2026 Whitehill, a former justice on Texas’ Fifth Court of Appeals, at times listened impassively, but on several occasions pushed back at attorneys on both sides. — Brad Townsend, Dallas Morning News, 6 Mar. 2026 Instead, the son of legendary Hollywood director Rob Reiner and producer Michele Singer Reiner stood impassively for the family portrait alongside his siblings. — Chelsea Bailey, CNN Money, 15 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impassively
indifferently
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  • His point was that, much like the sun or rain or death, the laws of nature fell indifferently on everyone, regardless of their wealth or status.
    — Teresa M. Bejan, The Atlantic, 3 July 2026
  • Not the typical tacky amusement park with cigarette-smoking carnies indifferently pulling the levers on rides battered from being hauled from place to place.
    — Mark Lane, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
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