inexpressive
Americanadjective
-
lacking in expression
an inexpressive face
-
an archaic word for inexpressible
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of inexpressive
First recorded in 1645–55; in- 3 + expressive
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
He suddenly appeared in public with a new fuller, puffier face, more immobile and inexpressive.
From BBC ● May 30, 2026
As for witnessing emotions, though, Melania’s inexpressive voice-over assures us that her guarded surface contains deep empathy for humankind.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 2, 2026
The second consequence is a quality-of-life issue for emotionally inexpressive men and anyone who has to deal with them, as illustrated by this actual exchange between co-workers.
From Salon ● Mar. 27, 2022
It’s not terribly common to build a series around an emotionally distant character like Sewon, who is defined primarily by curt speech and inexpressive body language.
From New York Times ● Dec. 10, 2021
Masterman’s face became, if possible, even more inexpressive than it was normally.
From "Murder on the Orient Express" by Agatha Christie
Random Word
Spin the wheel and learn a new word!
Get a wordDefinitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023
Idioms from The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
