Unsmiling

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈsmaɪlɪŋ/

Definitions of unsmiling

adjective describing someone who is not smiling or showing happiness

Example Sentences

A1 She walked into the room with an unsmiling face.

A2 The unsmiling teacher handed back the graded papers.

B1 His unsmiling demeanor made it hard to approach him.

B2 The unsmiling boss rarely showed any emotion in the office.

C1 Despite her unsmiling exterior, she was actually quite friendly.

C2 The unsmiling judge listened intently to the arguments presented in court.

Examples of unsmiling in a Sentence

formal The unsmiling judge listened intently to the arguments presented in court.

informal She always looks unsmiling, but she's actually quite friendly once you get to know her.

slang The bouncer at the club was big and unsmiling, making sure no one underage got in.

figurative The unsmiling mountain loomed in the distance, casting a shadow over the valley.

Grammatical Forms of unsmiling

• past tense: unsmiled
• plural: unsmilings
• comparative: more unsmiling
• superlative: most unsmiling
• present tense: unsmile
• future tense: will unsmile
• perfect tense: have unsmiled
• continuous tense: is unsmiling
• singular: unsmiling
• positive degree: unsmiling
• infinitive: to unsmile
• gerund: unsmiling
• participle: unsmiling

Origin and Evolution of unsmiling

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'unsmiling' is derived from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'smiling', which originates from the Old English word 'smylian'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'unsmiling' has retained its original meaning of not smiling or lacking a smile, but has also taken on connotations of seriousness, sternness, or lack of warmth in demeanor.