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inexpressive

adjective
in·​ex·​pres·​sive | \ ËŒi-nik-ˈspre-siv How to pronounce inexpressive (audio) \

Definition of inexpressive

1 archaic : inexpressible
2 : lacking expression or meaning an inexpressive face
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Other Words from inexpressive

inexpressively adverb
inexpressiveness noun

Examples of inexpressive in a Sentence

kept a resolutely inexpressive face throughout the poker game

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 Romine, 21, remembered Adrio seemed quiet and inexpressive during the trip. — Serena O'sullivan, azcentral, "Family of ASU student who died by suicide hopes to inspire change with LaloBoy Foundation," 24 June 2019

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First Known Use of inexpressive

1652, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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