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expressionless

adjective ex·pres·sion·less \ik-ˈspre-shən-ləs\

Definition of EXPRESSIONLESS

: lacking expression <an expressionless face>

— ex·pres·sion·less·ly adverb

— ex·pres·sion·less·ness noun

First Known Use of EXPRESSIONLESS

1831

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Synonyms: catatonic, deadpan, empty, blank, impassive, inexpressive, numb, stolid, vacant

Antonyms: demonstrative, expressive

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