studiously blank

Frequency: 3.50.9 per million words

Intentionally showing no emotion in order to hide one's true feelings.

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Examples (10)

  • His expression remained studiously blank throughout the interrogation.
  • When her ex-boyfriend walked in, she kept her face studiously blank.
  • The poker player's face was studiously blank, giving away nothing about his hand.
  • During the tense negotiations, the CEO's expression was studiously blank.
  • Despite the chaos around him, the soldier's face remained studiously blank.
  • She listened to the harsh criticism, her features studiously blank to conceal her hurt.
  • He tried to keep his look studiously blank, but a flicker of amusement showed in his eyes.
  • The diplomat's response to the accusation was a studiously blank stare.
  • Even when they announced her as the winner, her expression stayed studiously blank for a moment.
  • The defendant's face was studiously blank as the verdict was read.