stone-faced

adjective

ˈstōn-ˌfāst How to pronounce stone-faced (audio)
Synonyms of stone-facednext
: showing no emotion : expressionless

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Sitting stone-faced and silent during an explosive Oval Office meeting between Trump and Zelensky, Rubio’s expression was closely watched for signs of discomfort, given his long-standing, ardent support for Ukraine. — Laura Kelly, The Hill, 9 Mar. 2025 Diplomats have noted a viral photo of Rubio slouched stone-faced on a couch in the Oval Office last Friday as Trump shouted at Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. — arkansasonline.com, 7 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1876, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of stone-faced was in 1876

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“Stone-faced.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stone-faced. Accessed 29 Mar. 2025.

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