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单词 undemonstrative
释义

undemonstrative

adjective

un·​de·​mon·​stra·​tive ˌən-di-ˈmän(t)-strə-tiv How to pronounce undemonstrative (audio)
: restrained in expression of feeling : reserved
undemonstratively adverb
undemonstrativeness noun

Synonyms

  • affectless
  • apathetic
  • cold-blooded
  • emotionless
  • impassible
  • impassive
  • numb
  • passionless
  • phlegmatic
  • stoic
  • stoical
  • stolid
  • unemotional
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Example Sentences

His father was distant and undemonstrative. an undemonstrative person by nature, he nevertheless loved his wife very much
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Word History

First Known Use

1836, in the meaning defined above

undemonstrative

adjective

as in stoic
not feeling or showing emotion an undemonstrative person by nature, he nevertheless loved his wife very much

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • stoic
  • calm
  • impassive
  • phlegmatic
  • unemotional
  • stolid
  • passionless
  • stoical
  • emotionless
  • bland
  • affectless
  • detached
  • enigmatic
  • apathetic
  • enigmatical
  • reserved
  • numb
  • impassible
  • taciturn
  • dispassionate
  • dry
  • unmoved
  • imperturbable
  • unflappable
  • inexpressive
  • empty
  • cold
  • collected
  • aloof
  • composed
  • expressionless
  • cool
  • unsentimental
  • cold-blooded
  • deadpan
  • unconcerned
  • wooden
  • inscrutable
  • indifferent
  • reticent
  • impersonal
  • blank
  • objective
  • pitiless
  • vacant
  • thoughtless
  • unresponsive
  • bloodless
  • inconsiderate
  • unfeeling
  • straight-faced
  • stone-faced
  • impenetrable
  • hard-hearted
  • insensible

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • demonstrative
  • emotional
  • passionate
  • fervent
  • vehement
  • fervid
  • impassioned
  • enthusiastic
  • passional
  • zealous
  • ardent
  • fiery
  • sentimental
  • dramatic
  • sympathetic
  • mawkish
  • burning
  • hot-blooded
  • blazing
  • melodramatic
  • glowing
  • gung ho
  • mushy
  • flaming
  • histrionic
  • maudlin
  • compassionate
  • perfervid
  • responsive
  • overemotional
  • sensitive
  • reactive
  • gushing
  • warm-blooded
  • overheated
  • red-hot
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