"inexpressive" meaning in English

See inexpressive in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more inexpressive [comparative], most inexpressive [superlative]
Rhymes: -ɛsɪv Etymology: in- + expressive Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|in|expressive}} in- + expressive Head templates: {{en-adj}} inexpressive (comparative more inexpressive, superlative most inexpressive)
  1. Lacking expression or emotion.
    Sense id: en-inexpressive-en-adj-kkqMoyk9 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with in-

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