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unexpressive

un·ex·pres·sive
U u

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [uhn-ik-spres-iv]
    • /ˌʌn ɪkˈsprɛs ɪv/
    • /ˌʌnɪksˈprɛsɪv /
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [uhn-ik-spres-iv]
    • /ˌʌn ɪkˈsprɛs ɪv/

Definitions of unexpressive word

  • adjective unexpressive not expressive; lacking in expression of meaning, feeling, etc.: a bland and unexpressive person. 1
  • adjective unexpressive Obsolete. inexpressible. 1
  • adjective unexpressive inexpressive 0
  • adjective unexpressive that cannot be expressed; inexpressible 0
  • adjective unexpressive Not expressive. 0
See all 5 definitions of unexpressive

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Origin of unexpressive

First appearance:

before 1590
One of the 37% oldest English words
First recorded in 1590-1600; un-1 + expressive

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Unexpressive

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Unexpressive

unexpressive popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 39% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 69% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

unexpressive usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for unexpressive

adj unexpressive

  • anti-social — Someone who is anti-social is unwilling to meet and be friendly with other people.
  • blank — Something that is blank has nothing on it.
  • dried-up — depleted of water or moisture; gone dry: a dried-up water hole.
  • incommunicable — incapable of being communicated, imparted, shared, etc.

adjective unexpressive

  • expressionless — (of a person's face or voice) not conveying any emotion; unemotional.
All 9 Synonyms of unexpressive

Antonyms for unexpressive

adjective unexpressive

  • comprehending — to understand the nature or meaning of; grasp with the mind; perceive: He did not comprehend the significance of the ambassador's remark.
  • habited — inhabited.
All 2 Antonyms of unexpressive

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