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inexpressive

American  
[in-ik-spres-iv] / ˌɪn ɪkˈsprɛs ɪv /

adjective

  1. not expressive; lacking in expression.

  2. Obsolete. inexpressible.

inexpressive British  
/ ˌɪnɪkˈsprɛsɪv /

adjective

  1. lacking in expression

    an inexpressive face

  2. an archaic word for inexpressible

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Etymology

Origin of inexpressive

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

Example Sentences

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Inexpressive, but intensely significant, he met as no one else could have done the very question she had suddenly put to Mrs. Stringham on the Br�nig.

From The Wings of the Dove, Volume 1 of 2 by James, Henry

One has learnt nothing; and forsooth one must reply.—Yours, the Inexpressive Correspondent, R. L. S. Hey-ey-ey!

From The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 24 (of 25) by Stevenson, Robert Louis

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