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Microexpressions

Part of Speech: noun

Sense: a brief and involuntary facial expression that reveals an underlying emotion or thought

Definition

Microexpressions refer to fleeting facial expressions that occur in a fraction of a second and are often difficult to notice. These expressions provide insight into a person's true emotions or thoughts, which they may try to conceal.

Examples

• She couldn't hide her disappointment, as a microexpression of sadness flickered across her face.
• His microexpressions of fear suggested he was anxious about the upcoming presentation.
• Detectives are trained to read microexpressions to gather clues about the reliability of a witness's testimony.

Related Products

To delve deeper into the world of microexpressions, you may find the following books on Amazon interesting:

• Microexpressions: Reading Emotions and Deception in Facial Expressions
• Telling Lies: Clues to Deceit in the Marketplace, Politics, and Marriage