unexpressive
Americanadjective
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not expressive; lacking in expression of meaning, feeling, etc..
a bland and unexpressive person.
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Obsolete. inexpressible.
Other Word Forms
- unexpressively adverb
- unexpressiveness noun
Etymology
Origin of unexpressive
First recorded in 1590–1600; un- 1 + expressive
Example Sentences
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As a result, he developed a poor self-image, rendering him unexpressive and unassertive.
From The Guardian • Sep. 18, 2018
On the albums, it’s genial and good-humored; onstage, it’s just weak and unexpressive, even with other band members singing along.
From New York Times • Apr. 20, 2011
Goodlatte's completely unexpressive face and voice suited him for this sort of baby-sitting.
From Slate • Jan. 6, 2011
See Shakespeare, "As You Like It": "The fair, the chaste, the unexpressive she."
From Six Centuries of English Poetry Tennyson to Chaucer by Baldwin, James
Take none of these for perfect: they are moods Purifying my women to become My unexpressive, uttermost intent.—
From Emblems Of Love by Abercrombie, Lascelles
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