inexpressive

Example Sentences

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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

If the charismatic person started out depressed, and the inexpressive person started out happy, by the end of the two minutes the inexpressive person was depressed as well.

From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell