undemonstrative

[ uhn-duh-mon-struh-tiv ]
/ ˌʌn dəˈmɒn strə tɪv /
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adjective

not given to open exhibition or expression of emotion, especially of affection.

Origin of undemonstrative

First recorded in 1840–50; un-1 + demonstrative

OTHER WORDS FROM undemonstrative

un·de·mon·stra·tive·ly, adverb un·de·mon·stra·tive·ness, noun

Words nearby undemonstrative

undefeated, undefended, undefined, undemanding, undemocratic, undemonstrative, undeniable, undeniably, undenominational, under, under a cloud

Words related to undemonstrative

aloof, annoyed, apathetic, chill, chilly, distant, frigid, impertinent, impudent, incurious, indifferent, insolent, lukewarm, offended, offhand, offish, remote, reserved, reticent, solitary

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British Dictionary definitions for undemonstrative

undemonstrative
/ (ˌʌndɪˈmɒnstrətɪv) /

adjective

tending not to show the feelings; of a reserved nature

Derived forms of undemonstrative

undemonstratively, adverb undemonstrativeness, noun