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Serious expert's dissatisfied look (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

grimace

'dissatisfied look' is the definition.
(grimace can mean a look of dissatisfaction)

'serious expert's' is the wordplay.
'serious' becomes 'grim'.
'expert' becomes 'ace' (ace can informally mean very good).
'grim'+'ace'='GRIMACE'

(Other definitions for grimace that I've seen before include "Frown" , "Wry look" , "Pained expression" , "Facial contortion expressive of pain or disgust" , "Distorted facial expression" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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