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Definition of unexpressive

unexpressive

/ˌʌn.ɪkˈsprɛs.ɪv/
un · ex · pres · sive
Adverb:unexpressively
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unexpressive Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Not showing or conveying thought, feeling, or emotion, especially in one's face, voice, or demeanor.

Example

"The witness remained completely unexpressive throughout the lengthy cross-examination, giving away no hint of nervousness."

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Word Nuance & Usage

'Unexpressive' and 'inexpressive' are largely interchangeable, though 'inexpressive' is slightly more common in formal prose when describing facial features or artistic style.

• Rhymes for unexpressive

• Nearby Words

unexplored
unexposed
unexpressed
unexpressive
unexpressively
unextinguishable
unextinguished

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Unexpressive. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 2, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/unexpressive
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