释义 |
undemonstrativeun‧de‧mon‧stra‧tive /ˌʌndɪˈmɒnstrətɪv $ -ˈmɑːn-/ adjective - Neighbours say he was quiet, undemonstrative and always carefully dressed.
- It is standing firm with the United States, in its clipped and undemonstrative sort of way.
- Jennie's performance during his last months and weeks was a model of quiet, undemonstrative heroism.
someone who does not usually show what they feel or think► reserved someone who is reserved is usually quiet and unwilling to talk about or show their feelings: · Are you cautious and reserved, or adventurous and uninhibited? · They are very reserved people, the English. It takes some time to get to know them. ► introverted someone who is introverted is quiet and prefers not to be with other people, and does not talk about their feelings or opinions: · He is described as an introverted teenager, with a love of horses.· I was probably more introverted than Arthur when we were children. ► undemonstrative someone who is undemonstrative does not show feelings of friendliness or love for other people, for example by kissing or touching them: · Neighbours say he was quiet, undemonstrative and always carefully dressed. not showing your feelings of love or friendliness |