inexpressive
UK/ɪnɪk'spresɪv/US/,iniks'presiv/
A2
Definitions
adj.
Showing little or no emotion
无表情的；缺乏感情的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedin-not, opposite of
+
ex-out of, former
+
-ivetending to, having the nature of
=inexpressive
in- (not) + expressive (ex- 'out' + press). Not pressing any feeling out — a blank, flat face or voice.
Root press still carries 89 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.inexpressive face无表情的脸
- 2.inexpressive eyes无表情的眼睛
Example Sentences
- 1.
He stared back with an inexpressive face.
- 2.
Her voice was flat and inexpressive.