stony-faced

[ stoh-nee-feyst ]

adjective

1. having a rigid, expressionless face.

Word History and Origins

Origin of stony-faced¹

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

After the stony-faced Norwegian crossed the line he shook his head in disbelief at what had unfolded.

From BBC

Inoue entered stony-faced and flanked by a massive firework display, not unlike how heavyweights Anthony Joshua or Tyson Fury might walk to the ring when they fight at Wembley Stadium.

From BBC

When he isn’t mugging for Reed’s camera he vacillates between a stony-faced refusal to admit guilt and an approximation of remorse.

From Salon

“I’ve decided I am not planning to run in 2027,” a stony-faced Mr. Ceferin said as he read from prepared notes.

From New York Times

Cameron was the polar opposite to a stony-faced Taylor on the top table, saying she was embracing the moment and enjoying Dublin much more than she did in May.

From BBC