unsmiling
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Definition
Adjective: Not smiling; having a serious, stern, or unfriendly facial expression that lacks a smile.
Usage
The adjective "unsmiling" describes a person, face, or demeanor that is serious, stern, or lacking in visible amusement or friendliness. It often implies a deliberate or characteristic absence of a smile, which can be interpreted as sternness, concentration, disapproval, or simply a neutral, serious mood.
Examples
- The unsmiling guard checked our identification carefully before allowing us to enter.
- She listened to the proposal with an unsmiling expression, making it hard to guess her thoughts.
- His unsmiling portrait hung in the hallway, giving the house a solemn atmosphere.
- The coach gave an unsmiling nod of approval after the team's hard-fought victory.
Advanced Usage
- "Remained unsmiling": Used to emphasize that someone continued to not smile despite circumstances that might typically elicit one.
- Even after hearing the good news, he remained unsmiling and pensive.
- "Typically unsmiling": Describes a person for whom a serious expression is their usual or characteristic state.
- The typically unsmiling professor surprised everyone with a joke during his lecture.
Variants and Related Words
- Unsmilingly (adverb): In a manner that is not smiling; seriously or sternly.
- He watched the proceedings unsmilingly from the back of the room.
Synonyms
- Stern: Very serious and strict, often suggesting disapproval.
- Grim: Very serious, gloomy, or forbidding.
- Sober: Serious, solemn, and not laughing or cheerful.
- Stony-faced: Showing no emotion; having a hard, expressionless face.
- Deadpan: With a deliberately impassive or expressionless face.
Antonyms
- Smiling: Having or showing a smile.
- Beaming: Smiling broadly; looking very happy.
- Cheerful: Noticeably happy and optimistic.
- Jovial: Cheerful and friendly.
Adjective
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not smiling
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