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unexpressive

[uhn-ik-spres-iv] / ˌʌn ɪkˈsprɛs ɪv /
ADJECTIVE
blank
Synonyms
STRONGEST
dull hollow immobile impassive lifeless meaningless vacant
STRONG
empty stiff stupid
WEAK
deadpan fruitless inane inexpressive inscrutable masklike noncommittal poker-faced uncommunicative vacuous vague
Antonyms
STRONGEST
lively meaningful sensitive
WEAK
animated aware excited filled
ADJECTIVE
expressionless
Synonyms
STRONGEST
deadpan impassive inscrutable vacant
WEAK
dead dull empty fish-eyed inexpressive lackluster lusterless nobody home poker-faced stolid straight-faced stupid vacuous wooden
Antonyms
WEAK
animated demonstrative expressive
ADJECTIVE
incommunicable
Synonyms
WEAK
aloof antisocial brooding clammed up close close-mouthed cold curt distant dour dried-up dumb incommunicative laconic mum mute quiet reserved reticent sententious silent sparing speechless tight-lipped tightlipped uncommunicable uncommunicative unforthcoming withdrawn
ADJECTIVE
incommunicative
Synonyms
STRONG
uncommunicative
WEAK
aloof antisocial brooding clammed up close close-mouthed cold curt distant dour dried-up dumb incommunicable laconic mum mute quiet reserved reticent sententious silent sparing speechless tight-lipped tightlipped uncommunicable unforthcoming withdrawn
ADJECTIVE
pokerfaced
Synonyms
WEAK
blank dead deadpan dull empty fish-eyed impassive inexpressive inscrutable lackluster lusterless nobody home poker-faced stolid straight-faced stupid vacant vacuous wooden
ADJECTIVE
taciturn
Synonyms
STRONGEST
aloof dour laconic reticent
WEAK
antisocial brooding clammed up close close-mouthed cold curt distant dried-up dumb mum mute quiet reserved sententious silent sparing speechless tight-lipped unforthcoming withdrawn
Antonyms
WEAK
communicative fluent talkative wordy
ADJECTIVE
tightlipped
Synonyms
STRONGEST
aloof dour mum reticent silent
WEAK
antisocial brooding clammed up close close-mouthed cold curt distant dried-up dumb incommunicable incommunicative laconic mute quiet reserved sententious sparing speechless tight-lipped uncommunicable uncommunicative unforthcoming withdrawn
Antonyms
STRONGEST
communicative
ADJECTIVE
uncommunicable
Synonyms
WEAK
aloof antisocial brooding clammed up close close-mouthed cold curt distant dour dried-up dumb incommunicable incommunicative laconic mum mute quiet reserved reticent sententious silent sparing speechless tight-lipped tightlipped uncommunicative unforthcoming withdrawn
ADJECTIVE
vacant
Synonyms
STRONGEST
idle
WEAK
abstracted blank daydreaming deadpan dreaming dreamy empty-headed foolish inane incurious inexpressive silly stupid thoughtless unintelligent unthinking vacuous vapid witless
Antonyms
WEAK
aware cognizant comprehending full occupied overflowing

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

Peace filled their souls so that they perceived the unexpressive adoration of the river, and the trees, and the solemn moonlight.

From Atmâ A Romance by Frazer, Caroline Augusta

Take none of these for perfect: they are moods Purifying my women to become My unexpressive, uttermost intent.—

From Emblems Of Love by Abercrombie, Lascelles