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inexpressive

[in-ik-spres-iv] / ˌɪn ɪkˈsprɛs ɪv /


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As for witnessing emotions, though, Melania’s inexpressive voice-over assures us that her guarded surface contains deep empathy for humankind.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 2, 2026

Captain Holt's often inexpressive face concealed a character of depth and warmth who viewers came to adore.

From BBC Dec. 13, 2023

The second consequence is a quality-of-life issue for emotionally inexpressive men and anyone who has to deal with them, as illustrated by this actual exchange between co-workers.

From Salon Mar. 27, 2022

When Harry greets Miranda’s husband Steve with “What’s new?” the once-boyish and playful bartender, now sort of blank and inexpressive, can only come up with: “I got hearing aids. I’m an old timer now.”

From New York Times Jan. 5, 2022

He lay with one leg bent beneath him, his jaw in his throat, his face neither expressive nor inexpressive.

From "The Things They Carried" by Tim O'Brien




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