unexpressive


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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)

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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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