inexpressive
/ˌɪn.ɪkˈspres.ɪv/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌɪn.ɪkˈspres.ɪv/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌi-nik-ˈspre-siv/ (ame, mw)
inexpressive — adjective
- inexpressivepositive
- more inexpressivecomparative
- most inexpressivesuperlative
1. describes a person's face, voice, or manner when they do not reveal what they ar
describes a person's face, voice, or manner when they do not reveal what they are thinking or feeling
Suki's face stayed inexpressive all through the meeting, so nobody knew what she thought.
Elena read the poem in an inexpressive voice, and the children soon stopped listening.
inexpressive voice — describing speech delivery
The police officer heard Amara's story with an inexpressive look, giving nothing away.
Mei-Lin could not tell if Mr. Park was pleased because his manner stayed inexpressive.
Liam kept an inexpressive face during the card game, and his friends could not tell he was losing.
- expressionless
more often describes a momentary blank look rather than a habitual manner
- blank
informal; typically used of a face or stare that shows nothing
- deadpan
deliberately emotionless, usually for comic effect
- impassive
formal; suggests calm self-control despite inner feelings
- expressive
clearly showing feelings and thoughts
- animated
full of life, energy, and visible emotion