'inexpressive' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'inexpressivus,' where 'in-' meant 'not' and 'expressivus' meant 'expressive.'

'inexpressivus' transformed into the French word 'inexpressif,' and eventually became the modern English word 'inexpressive' through Middle English.

Initially, it meant 'not capable of being expressed,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'lacking expression or emotion.'