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unsmiling Synonyms

Another word for unsmiling

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• adjective (Context 1)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
solemn
serious
Strong
somber
stone-faced
straight-faced
stern
grave
grim
dour
deadpan

Opposites of unsmiling

The opposite of unsmiling shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

smiling
grinning
beaming
cheerful
jovial
merry
See all opposites of unsmiling

• Nearby Words

unsliced
unsling
unsmart
unsmiling
unsmilingly
unsmoked
unsmooth

Cite this Entry

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