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expressionless

UK/ɪk'spreʃ(ə)nlɪs/US/ik'spreʃәnlis/
C2

Definitions

adj.

Showing no emotion on the face

面无表情的

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
ex-out of, former
+
presspress, squeeze
+
-ionact, process, state
+
-lesswithout, lacking
=expressionless

expression (facial look) + -less (without) = 'with no expression' — a blank, unreadable face.

Root press still carries 89 more words

Common Collocations

  • 1.expressionless face面无表情的脸
  • 2.expressionless stare毫无表情的凝视
  • 3.completely expressionless完全面无表情

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    He listened with an expressionless face.

  • 2.

    She gave me a cold, expressionless stare.

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