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unsmiling Antonyms

Opposite of unsmiling

Pinning down the opposite of unsmiling requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear adjective definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Not smiling; having a serious, stern, or expressionless face or demeanor.

Usage Example

"The smiling security guard checked every visitor's identification at the entrance."

Strongest
smiling
grinning
beaming
Strong
cheerful
jovial
merry

Similar words to unsmiling

Words similar to unsmiling shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

solemn
serious
somber
stone-faced
straight-faced
stern
grave
grim
See all synonyms of unsmiling

• Nearby Words

unsliced
unsling
unsmart
unsmiling
unsmilingly
unsmoked
unsmooth

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Unsmiling. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/unsmiling
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