inexpressive
Americanadjective
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lacking in expression
an inexpressive face
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an archaic word for inexpressible
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Etymology
Origin of inexpressive
First recorded in 1645–55; in- 3 + expressive
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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
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
The senior police official, not in uniform, blue-eyed, with a narrow, flaring nose and inexpressive lips, eyed Rick, then reached for Rick’s briefcase.
From "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick
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