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View usage for: inexpressive in British English (ˌɪnɪkˈsprɛsɪv) adjective1. lacking in expression an inexpressive face 2. an archaic word for inexpressible Derived forms inexpressively (ˌinexˈpressively) adverb inexpressiveness (ˌinexˈpressiveness) noun inexpressive in American English (ˌɪnɛksˈprɛsɪv; ˌɪnɪkˈsprɛsɪv) adjective2. not expressive; lacking meaning or expression Derived forms inexpressively (ˌinexˈpressively) adverb inexpressiveness (ˌinexˈpressiveness) noun Examples of 'inexpressive' in a sentenceinexpressive Her mouth appeared relaxed now, though strangely inexpressive; as if she had read only part of a textbook on the art of smiling.But some things in her were mine the heavy, inexpressive brow, the readable brown eyes that could seem at times so undefended. Synonyms of 'inexpressive'impassive, dead, cold, empty More Synonyms of inexpressive Additional synonymsDefinition showing no interest or expression He gave him a blank look. Synonyms expressionless, empty, dull, vague, hollow, vacant, lifeless, deadpan, straight-faced, vacuous, impassive, inscrutable, inane, wooden, poker-faced (informal) The polluted and stagnant water seems dead. Synonyms inanimate, still, barren (old-fashioned), sterile, stagnant, lifeless, inert, uninhabitedDefinition deliberately emotionless his deadpan expression Synonyms expressionless, empty, blank, wooden, straight-faced, vacuous, impassive, inscrutable, poker-faced, inexpressiveNearby words ofinexpressive - inexpert
- inexplicable
- inexpressible
- inexpressive
- inextinguishable
- inextricably
- infallibility
Additional synonymsHe stood emotionless as he heard the judge pass sentence. Synonyms unfeeling, cold, cool, remote, distant, detached, indifferent, glacial, cold-blooded, frigid, dispassionate, impassive, unemotional, undemonstrative, unexpressiveDefinition drained of energy or emotion She saw the empty look in his eyes as he left. Synonyms blank, absent, vacant, stony, deadpan, vacuous, impassive, expressionless, unintelligent, MT He did his best to keep his face expressionless. Synonyms blank, empty, deadpan, straight-faced, wooden, dull, vacuous, inscrutable, poker-faced (informal) Definition lacking the qualities of living beings She thinks that inanimate objects have a life of their own. Synonyms lifeless, inert, dead, cold, extinct, defunct, inactive, soulless, quiescent, spiritless, insensate, insentient Definition mysterious or enigmatic It is important to keep a straight face and remain inscrutable. Synonyms enigmatic, blank, impenetrable, deadpan, unreadable, poker-faced (informal), sphinxlike Definition inanimate There was no breathing or pulse and he was lifeless. Synonyms dead, unconscious, extinct, deceased, cold, defunct, inert, inanimate, comatose, out cold, out for the count, insensible, in a faint, insensate, dead to the world (informal) Definition (of a face, voice, or attitude) unfriendly and unsympathetic The stony look he was giving her made it hard to think. Synonyms cold, icy, hostile, hard, harsh, blank, adamant, indifferent, chilly, callous, heartless, merciless, unforgiving, inexorable, frigid, expressionless, unresponsive, pitiless, unfeeling, obdurateDefinition having or suggesting a lack of interest or understanding a dreamy, vacant look Synonyms blank, vague, dreamy, dreaming, empty, abstracted, idle, thoughtless, vacuous, inane, expressionless, unthinking, absent-minded, incurious, ditzy or ditsy (slang) |