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un·ex·pres·sive

 (ŭn′ĭk-sprĕs′ĭv)
adj.
1. Not conveying the meaning intended or the emotion felt.
2. Archaic Inexpressible.
un′ex·pres′sive·ly adv.
un′ex·pres′sive·ness n.
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unexpressive

(ˌʌnɪkˈsprɛsɪv)
adj
another word for inexpressive
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in•ex•pres•sive

(ˌɪn ɪkˈsprɛs ɪv)

adj.
1. not expressive; lacking in expression.
2. Obs. inexpressible.
[1645–55]
in`ex•pres′sive•ly, adv.
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Adj.1.unexpressive - deliberately impassive in mannerunexpressive - deliberately impassive in manner; "deadpan humor"; "his face remained expressionless as the verdict was read"
deadpan, expressionless, poker-faced, impassive
incommunicative, uncommunicative - not inclined to talk or give information or express opinions
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unexpressive

adjective expressionless, blank, impassive, vacant, inscrutable, emotionless, inexpressive Frido's voice was unexpressive as he continued.
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Translations

unexpressive

[ˈʌnɪksˈpresɪv] ADJ → inexpresivo
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unexpressive

adj style, eyes → ausdruckslos
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