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deadpan

adjective

/ˈdɛdˌpæn/

Meaning

Deliberately impassive or expressionless in manner.

She delivered the joke in a completely deadpan voice.

expressionless, impassive, blank, poker-faced, unemotional

expressive, emotional, animated

deadpan humor, deadpan expression, deadpan delivery

Concerned only with the surface or appearance; not deep or thorough.

not beneficial or advantageous; showing disapproval or opposition

quick and energetic; lively; vigorous

Causing worry, unease, or anxiety.

Not staying the same throughout; lacking harmony or regularity.

Not producing any significant or desired effect; not achieving the intended result.