inexpressive

adjective

ˌi-nik-ˈspre-siv How to pronounce inexpressive (audio)
Definition of inexpressivenext
as in blank
not expressing any emotion kept a resolutely inexpressive face throughout the poker game

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Recent Examples of inexpressive 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 Instead, every inexpressive shot and edit connects Gladiator II to Coppola’s Megalopolis and Zack Snyder’s Rebel Moon. — Armond White, National Review, 6 Dec. 2024

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