unexpressive

Example Sentences

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As a result, he developed a poor self-image, rendering him unexpressive and unassertive.

From The Guardian • Sep. 18, 2018

On the albums, it’s genial and good-humored; onstage, it’s just weak and unexpressive, even with other band members singing along.

From New York Times • Apr. 20, 2011

Goodlatte's completely unexpressive face and voice suited him for this sort of baby-sitting.

From Slate • Jan. 6, 2011

He was not shy and unexpressive; he was buoyant and self-reliant, and yet he seemed to appreciate her quality none the less.

From Unleavened Bread by Grant, Robert

Also Milton, "Lycidas," 176: "And hears the unexpressive nuptiall song."

From Six Centuries of English Poetry Tennyson to Chaucer by Baldwin, James