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Term: unexpressive

Definition

Adjective: lacking the ability or willingness to communicate or convey emotions or thoughts

Senses and Usages

1. Characteristics:
• He was known for his unexpressive face that seldom revealed his true feelings.
• The unexpressive tone in her voice made it difficult to decipher her intentions.
2. Impersonal:
• The unexpressive essay failed to capture the essence of the author's message.
• His unexpressive writing style left the readers feeling detached from the characters.
3. Social:
• Sarah found him unexpressive during their conversation, making it hard to gauge his true opinions.
• The unexpressive behavior of the crowd indicated their indifference towards the performance.

Sample Sentences

1. The unexpressive child rarely smiled or showed any enthusiasm.

2. Despite her joyous news, Lisa's unexpressive demeanor made it seem less important.

3. Tom's unexpressive eyes hid the sorrow he felt deep within.

4. The artist's unexpressive painting left the viewers puzzled and disconnected.

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