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undeˈmonstrative, a.
[un-1 7.]
1. Not given to, or characterized by, outward expression (of the feelings, etc.).
1846Edin. Rev. Jan. 48 That type of an undemonstrative Englishwoman, Cordelia. 1847C. Brontë J. Eyre xxix, ‘You shall,’ repeated Mary, in the tone of undemonstrative sincerity which seemed natural to her. 1880E. C. Rollins New Eng. Bygones (1883) 87 Repulsive spectacles..on the surface of its pure, calm, undemonstrative life.
2. Gram. (Cf. demonstrative a. 3.)
1871Earle Philol. Eng. Tongue 457 Two or three very undemonstrative conjunctions, such as if, but, for, that, &c.
Hence undeˈmonstratively adv.; -iveness.
1858Miss Mulock Th. ab. Wom. 167 Its total absence of sentimentality, its undemonstrativeness, depth, and power. 1864W. Hanna Earlier Years our Lord's Life vi. 133 Living so naturally, unostentatiously, undemonstratively. |