wry look
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A facial expression showing you find a bad or difficult situation slightly amusing.
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- He gave me a wry look when I told him I'd forgotten my wallet again.
- She managed a wry look despite the challenging circumstances.
- A wry look crossed his face as he accepted the bizarre award.
- The comedian's wry look perfectly conveyed his dry sense of humor.
- With a wry look, she admitted defeat.
- You could tell by her wry look that she found the whole situation darkly amusing.
- He cast a wry look at his broken umbrella as the rain started.
- I've seen that wry look on your face before; what's so funny about this mess?
- Despite the setback, he maintained a wry look, suggesting a hidden amusement.
- Her subtle wry look indicated she understood the irony of the situation.