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View usage for: (ʌndɪmɒnstrətɪv) adjectiveSomeone who is undemonstrative does not often show affection. Lady Ainslie is an undemonstrative woman who rarely touches even her own son. Synonyms: reserved, formal, distant, stiff More Synonyms of undemonstrative undemonstrative in British English (ˌʌndɪˈmɒnstrətɪv) adjectivetending not to show the feelings; of a reserved nature Derived forms undemonstratively (ˌundeˈmonstratively) adverb undemonstrativeness (ˌundeˈmonstrativeness) noun undemonstrative in American English (ˌʌndɪˈmɑnstrətɪv) adjective not demonstrative; giving little outward expression of feeling; restrained; reserved Derived forms undemonstratively (ˌundeˈmonstratively) adverb undemonstrativeness (ˌundeˈmonstrativeness) noun Examples of 'undemonstrative' in a sentenceundemonstrative There was no mistaking the affection between them, a quiet, undemonstrative pleasure in one another's company.She was a practical, unsentimental woman: they gave each other tranquil, undemonstrative support.Though kind enough in her way, she was an undemonstrative woman and it had never occurred to her that he was starved of love.The undemonstrative Guénolés hugging one another with a fierce and unrestrained passion. Definition not showing emotions openly or easily Lady Ainslie is an undemonstrative woman. Synonyms contained unresponsive stolid unaffectionate Opposites warm , friendly , outgoing , demonstrative , emotional , affectionate , expressive , unreserved , overemotional Seestand offishNearby words ofundemonstrative - undefended
- undefiled
- undefined
- undemonstrative
- undeniable
- undependable
- under
Additional synonymsHe wrote a very formal letter of apology. Synonyms serious, stiff, detached, aloof, official, reserved, correct, conventional, remote, exact, precise, starched, prim, unbending, punctilious (formal), ceremoniousDefinition not showing or feeling emotion He searched the man's impassive face for some indication that he understood. Synonyms unemotional, unmoved, emotionless, reserved, cool, calm, composed, indifferent, self-contained, serene, callous, aloof, stoical, unconcerned, apathetic, dispassionate, unfazed (informal), inscrutable, stolid, unruffled, phlegmatic, unfeeling, poker-faced (informal), imperturbable, insensible, impassible (rare), unexcitable, insusceptible, unimpressible Definition not displaying emotion He felt he'd been very restrained. Synonyms controlled, reasonable, moderate, self-controlled, soft, calm, steady, mild, muted, reticent, temperate, undemonstrativeDefinition not willing to say or tell much She is so reticent about her achievements. Synonyms uncommunicative, reserved, secretive, unforthcoming, quiet, silent, restrained, taciturn, tight-lipped, unspeaking, close-lipped, mumDefinition formal and not relaxed They always seemed a little awkward with each other, a bit stiff and formal. Synonyms formal, constrained, reserved, forced, laboured, cold, mannered, wooden, artificial, uneasy, chilly, unnatural, austere, pompous, prim, stilted, starchy (informal), punctilious, priggish, standoffish, ceremonious, unrelaxed Definition disinclined to talk or give information My daughter is very difficult, uncommunicative and moody. Synonyms reticent, reserved, withdrawn, close, short, guarded, retiring, silent, shy, secretive, curt, taciturn, unresponsive, unforthcoming, tight-lippedDefinition (of a person) not displaying any emotion Officials who dealt with Mr Suarez described him as cool, detached, and unemotional. Synonyms impassive, cold, reserved, cool, indifferent, apathetic, unresponsive, phlegmatic, unfeeling, passionless, undemonstrative, unexcitable, unimpressionable Definition extremely reserved or shy Her husband had become withdrawn and moody. Synonyms uncommunicative, reserved, retiring, quiet, silent, distant, shy, shrinking, detached, aloof, taciturn, introverted, timorous (literary), unforthcoming |