What is the antonym of “expressive”?
The antonyms of expressive are inexpressive, unemotional, and unrevealing. These words describe a lack of emotion or the inability to convey feelings effectively.
Brief Definitions of the Antonym(s)
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Not showing any emotion or feeling; having a blank or neutral expression.
Example
Despite winning the lottery, he remained inexpressive and didn't show any excitement.
Not easily affected by emotions; lacking emotional depth or intensity.
Example
She was unemotional when she heard the news of her grandfather's death.
Not giving away any information or clues; not disclosing anything.
Example
The suspect's face was unrevealing during the interrogation, making it hard for the detective to read his thoughts.
How are these antonyms different from each other?
- 1Inexpressive describes a lack of facial expressions or body language that conveys emotions.
- 2Unemotional describes a lack of emotional depth or intensity.
- 3Unrevealing describes a lack of information or clues that can be used to understand someone's thoughts or feelings.
Good things to know
- 1Describing People: Use these antonyms to describe people who have difficulty expressing their emotions.
- 2Artistic Expression: Use expressive to describe art, music, or literature that conveys strong emotions. Use inexpressive to describe art that lacks emotional depth.
- 3Body Language: Use inexpressive to describe someone who has a blank or neutral expression.