unexpressive

[ uhn-ik-spres-iv ]

adjective

1. not expressive; lacking in expression of meaning, feeling, etc.:

   a bland and unexpressive person.

2. Obsolete. inexpressible.

Other Words From

• unex·pressive·ly adverb
• unex·pressive·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of unexpressive¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; un- ¹ + expressive

Example Sentences

The heroes seem unfortunately bland because of the fidelity Jim Henson’s Creature Shop paid to the original puppets and their largely unexpressive faces.

From The Verge

Often during the show, as the band members around him were energetically revivifying the sonic pictures he’d created more than half a century ago, Wilson sat unexpressively behind his white baby grand piano center stage.

From Los Angeles Times

As a result, he developed a poor self-image, rendering him unexpressive and unassertive.

From The Guardian

Fanning commits to a remote and unexpressive performance; as Wendy she speaks stiffly and never makes eye contact.

From Los Angeles Times

This is a horrible delusion that encourages the worst kind of unexpressive, oddly impersonal pretentiousness.

From The Guardian

Related Words

• dull
• hollow
• immobile
• impassive
• lifeless
• meaningless
• vacant