inexpressive
Americanadjective
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lacking in expression
an inexpressive face
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an archaic word for inexpressible
Other Word Forms
- inexpressively adverb
- inexpressiveness noun
Etymology
Origin of inexpressive
First recorded in 1645–55; in- 3 + expressive
Example Sentences
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The characters’ inexpressive faces are closer to Noh theater than to the Globe.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 17, 2025
Captain Holt's often inexpressive face concealed a character of depth and warmth who viewers came to adore.
From BBC • Dec. 13, 2023
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
In the meantime, your relationship with them won’t be dishonest and inexpressive.
From Slate • Jul. 16, 2019
He lay with one leg bent beneath him, his jaw in his throat, his face neither expressive nor inexpressive.
From "The Things They Carried" by Tim O'Brien
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