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Definition of undemonstrative - 3 dictionary results

un⋅de⋅mon⋅stra⋅tive

  [uhn-duh-mon-struh-tiv]
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–adjective
not given to open exhibition or expression of emotion, esp. of affection.
Origin:
1840–50; un- 1 + demonstrative

Related forms:
un⋅de⋅mon⋅stra⋅tive⋅ly, adverb
un⋅de⋅mon⋅stra⋅tive⋅ness, noun

Synonyms:
reserved, shy; unresponsive, impassive.
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un·de·mon·stra·tive   (ŭn'dĭ-mŏn'strə-tĭv)   
adj.  Not disposed to expressions of feeling; reserved.
un'de·mon'stra·tive·ly adv.
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Word Origin & History

undemonstrative 
1846, "not characterized by outward expression of feelings," from un- (1) "not" + demonstrative (see demonstration).
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
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