Smiling is a positive expression showing happiness and contentment. Antonyms for the word "un-smiling" refer to a negative or neutral facial expression. Words such as depressed, unhappy, sad, gloomy, and morose are antonyms for un-smiling. These words indicate a lack of emotional energy and express a downcast mood. Words like somber, serious, sober, or straight-faced may also be used to describe someone who is not smiling, but their expression is just neutral, without any emotions. Antonyms for the word un-smiling suggest a lack of joy and happiness and indicate a feeling of sorrow, sadness or melancholy.