inexpressive

American  

[in-ik-spres-iv] / ˌɪn ɪkˈsprɛs ɪv /

adjective

1. not expressive; lacking in expression.

2. Obsolete. inexpressible.

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inexpressive British  

/ ˌɪnɪkˈsprɛsɪv /

adjective

1. lacking in expression

   an inexpressive face

2. an archaic word for inexpressible

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Other Word Forms

• inexpressively adverb
• inexpressiveness noun

Etymology

Origin of inexpressive

First recorded in 1645–55; in- ³ + expressive

Example Sentences

The characters’ inexpressive faces are closer to Noh theater than to the Globe.

From Los Angeles Times

Captain Holt's often inexpressive face concealed a character of depth and warmth who viewers came to adore.

From BBC

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

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

Black-and-white may be convenient visual shorthand for the past, but there’s something flat and inexpressive about these images, scrubbed of grit and buffed to a sharp digital gloss.

From Los Angeles Times