unexpressive
adjective
un·ex·pres·sive
ˌən-ik-ˈspre-siv 
1
obsolete
: ineffable
2
: not expressive : failing to convey the feeling or meaning intended
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My face was an ugly, unexpressive mess.
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Washington Post, 1 Oct. 2021
Redefine masculinity to include expressing their feelings Too often, masculinity and strength have been marked by a stoic, quiet, emotionally unexpressive presentation.
—John Duffy, CNN, 9 Mar. 2021
The term, first meant as an insult, was attached to 1960s abstract artists whose work included hulking monoliths and unexpressive canvasses.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 23 Apr. 2020
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Washington Post, 1 Oct. 2021
Redefine masculinity to include expressing their feelings Too often, masculinity and strength have been marked by a stoic, quiet, emotionally unexpressive presentation.
—John Duffy, CNN, 9 Mar. 2021
The term, first meant as an insult, was attached to 1960s abstract artists whose work included hulking monoliths and unexpressive canvasses.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 23 Apr. 2020
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“Unexpressive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unexpressive. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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