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UNEXPRESSIVE
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Dictionary entry overview: What does unexpressive mean?
• UNEXPRESSIVE (adjective)
The adjective UNEXPRESSIVE has 1 sense:
1. deliberately impassive in manner
Familiarity information: UNEXPRESSIVE used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Deliberately impassive in manner
Synonyms:
deadpan; expressionless; impassive; poker-faced; unexpressive
Context example:
his face remained expressionless as the verdict was read
Similar:
incommunicative; uncommunicative (not inclined to talk or give information or express opinions)
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