inexpressive

in·ex·pres·sive

adj \-ˈspre-siv\

Definition of INEXPRESSIVE

1

archaic : inexpressible

2

: lacking expression or meaning <an inexpressive face>

— in·ex·pres·sive·ly adverb

— in·ex·pres·sive·ness noun

Examples of INEXPRESSIVE

1. <kept a resolutely inexpressive face throughout the poker game>

First Known Use of INEXPRESSIVE

1652

Related to INEXPRESSIVE

Synonyms: catatonic, deadpan, empty, expressionless, impassive, blank, numb, stolid, vacant

Antonyms: demonstrative, expressive

Related Words: dull, vacuous, vague, vapid; enigmatic (also enigmatical), impenetrable, inscrutable, mysterious; motionless, static, still, wooden; reserved, restrained, reticent, taciturn; aloof, apathetic, cold, cool, detached, indifferent, phlegmatic, unresponsive

Near Antonyms: engaged, interested, responsive; active, alive, animated, bright, busy, dynamic, effervescent, energetic, expansive, exuberant, lively, vivacious; eloquent, revealing, revelatory; gestic, gesticulant, gesticulative, gesticulatory, gestural; emotional, melodramatic, theatrical (also theatric), unreserved, unrestrained

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Rhymes with INEXPRESSIVE

retrogressive, self-expressive, unexpressive