unsmiling

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Thân thiện

The teacher gave an unsmiling nod to the class.

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.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. not smiling