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inexpressive
[ in-ik-spres-iv ]
/ ˌɪn ɪkˈsprɛs ɪv /
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adjective
not expressive; lacking in expression.
Obsolete. inexpressible.
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Origin of inexpressive
First recorded in 1645–55; in-3 + expressive
OTHER WORDS FROM inexpressive
in·ex·pres·sive·ly, adverbin·ex·pres·sive·ness, nounWords nearby inexpressive
inexplicable, inexplicably, inexplicit, inexplosive, inexpressible, inexpressive, inexpugnable, inexpungible, inextensible, in extenso, inextinguishable
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British Dictionary definitions for inexpressive
inexpressive
/ (ˌɪnɪkˈsprɛsɪv) /
adjective
lacking in expressionan inexpressive face
an archaic word for inexpressible
Derived forms of inexpressive
inexpressively, adverbinexpressiveness, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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