English still displaying a stiff upper lip (11)

I believe the answer is:

emotionless

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'displaying a stiff upper lip' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this definition defines the answer.

'english still' is the wordplay.
'english' becomes 'E' (abbreviation).
'still' becomes 'motionless' (synonyms).
'e'+'motionless'='EMOTIONLESS'

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(Other definitions for emotionless that I've seen before include "lacking passion" , "devoid of passion" , "cold and hard?" , "Unmoved by feelings" , "Without feelings" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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