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Inexpressiveness

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in·ex·pres·sive (

n

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s

v)

adj.

1. Lacking expression; blank: an inexpressive stare.

2. Devoid of emotion or style; flat or dull: an inexpressive violin performance.

inex·pressive·ly adv.

inex·pressive·ness n.

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Newman had already learned that her strange inexpressiveness could be a vehicle for emotion, and he was not surprised at the muffled vivacity with which she whispered, "I thought you would try again, sir.

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As Archer listened, his sense of inadequacy and inexpressiveness increased.

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