inexpressive

adjective

in·​ex·​pres·​sive ˌi-nik-ˈspre-siv How to pronounce inexpressive (audio)
Synonyms of inexpressivenext
1
: lacking expression or meaning
an inexpressive face
2
archaic : inexpressible
inexpressively adverb
inexpressiveness noun

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kept a resolutely inexpressive face throughout the poker game
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The characters’ inexpressive faces are closer to Noh theater than to the Globe. — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 18 Jan. 2025 What Makes Feathers Such A Compelling Villain? Despite being completely mute and relatively inexpressive, Feathers always manages to dominate the screen, showing a surprising amount of personality without much flair. — Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025

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First Known Use

1652, in the meaning defined at sense 2

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The first known use of inexpressive was in 1652

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inexpressive

adjective
in·​ex·​pres·​sive ˌin-ik-ˈspres-iv How to pronounce inexpressive (audio)
: lacking expression or meaning
an inexpressive face
inexpressively adverb
inexpressiveness noun
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