unsmiling

Meanings

• adjective

  Expressing no smile or appearing unhappy, serious, or unfriendly

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Antonyms

smiling

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Variants

List of all variants of unsmiling that leads to same result
unsmiling , unsmilingly

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'unsmirched', unmarked or unstained, later came to mean 'unsmiling' in the late 19th century

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Trivia

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1. The term 'unsmiling' was first used in English in the late 19th century.

2. In some cultures, an unsmiling face is considered a sign of respect or seriousness.

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Related Concepts

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1. facial expression: An unsmiling face is a type of facial expression that lacks a smile.

2. mood: An unsmiling person may be described as being in a serious or sad mood.

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Culture

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In literature, an unsmiling character may be portrayed as serious, stern, or even villainous. In art, an unsmiling face can evoke feelings of sadness or melancholy.

How to Memorize "unsmiling"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person with a straight face and no smile.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the image of a serious or sad face.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mental image of the letter 'U' with a frown or a straight line instead of a smile.

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