unsmiling
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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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
Indiana, meanwhile, went from being the team known for posting more losses than any other in Division I history to a legitimate force when it hired Cignetti, an unsmiling protégé of Saban’s in Tuscaloosa.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 2, 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
She filled the place with antiques and doilies and Victorian-era wedding photos — some of which she bought on EBay — with unsmiling brides and grooms.
From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2023
“I hate you so much,” said Freya, who stood unsmiling beside Loki.
From "Norse Mythology" by Neil Gaiman
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