Impasibilidad (en. Impassivity)

/impasibiliˈðað/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
The quality of a person who remains calm and unperturbed in adverse situations.
Her impassibility in the face of the disaster was admirable.
Su impasibilidad ante el desastre fue admirable.
Indifference or lack of emotional reaction.
The witness's impassibility left everyone baffled.
La impasibilidad del testigo dejó a todos desconcertados.
Apathy or lack of interest in the emotions of others.
The impassibility she displayed caused her friends to worry.
La impasibilidad que mostraba hizo que sus amigos se preocupasen.

Etymology

From Latin 'impassibilitas', which is formed by the prefix 'in-' (negation) and 'pasibilitas' (capacity to be affected).

Common Phrases and Expressions

maintain impassibility
To maintain calm in difficult situations.
mantener la impasibilidad
emotional impassibility
Inability to feel intense emotions or to react emotionally.
impasibilidad emocional
impassibility in the face of pain
Not showing signs of suffering or pain.
impasibilidad ante el dolor

Related Words

unflappable
Not easily disturbed or affected.
imperturbable
calm
State of tranquility and serenity.
calma
serenity
Quality of being serene and free from disturbances.
serenidad

Slang Meanings

Zero nerves
She had zero nerves in the exam.
Ella tenía cero nervios en el examen.
Like a rock
She was like a rock during the discussion.
Estaba como piedra durante la discusión.