unsmiling
Britishadjective
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Still, what the Saudi public has seen of its de facto leader is a picture of an unsmiling crown prince with his sleeve rolled up, passively giving blood.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 18, 2026
She’s stern, unsmiling and outspoken, although there is, of course, a soft center under that hard exterior.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
Standing stiff and unsmiling next to Chinese President Xi Jinping, Trump appeared unmoved by the former imperial temple in Beijing where emperors once prayed for good harvests.
From Barron's ● May 14, 2026
Belichick, known for his rumpled appearance, unsmiling countenance and monotone voice, was celebrated as savant, savior and sage.
From New York Times ● Jan. 11, 2024
The familiar woman gazes directly at the camera, unsmiling.
From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day
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