impassive

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  1. adjective Devoid of or not subject to emotion.
  2. adjective Revealing no emotion; expressionless.
  3. adjective Archaic Incapable of physical sensation.
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  • Jack kept his expression impassive, despite the emotions roiling within. —  A Lady of Expectations
  • She fought to keep her expression impassive, to hide any reaction to his biting words She continued to meet his aggravated hazel gaze. —  Stephanie Laurens - A Fine Passion
  • They reached the top of the stairs; his expression impassive, he started down. —  Rose in Bloom
  • Clarissa gifted him with a too-sweet look; his expression impassive, Duncan led her to the piano, sited between two long windows overlooking the terrace. —  Rose in Bloom
  • His expression impassive, he stared at her for ten heartbeats, then he carefully set her back from him, stood, and paced away. —  This is a work of fiction
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