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unexpressive
[ uhn-ik-spres-iv ]
/ ˌʌn ɪkˈsprɛs ɪv /
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adjective
not expressive; lacking in expression of meaning, feeling, etc.: a bland and unexpressive person.
Obsolete. inexpressible.
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Origin of unexpressive
First recorded in 1590–1600; un-1 + expressive
OTHER WORDS FROM unexpressive
un·ex·pres·sive·ly, adverbun·ex·pres·sive·ness, nounWords nearby unexpressive
unexplained, unexploited, unexplored, unexposed, unexpressed, unexpressive, unexpurgated, unfaced, unfact, unfailing, unfair
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