undemonstrative
Use Undemonstrative in a sentence
dəˈmɒn adjective
not given to open exhibition or expression of emotion, especially of affection.
Related forms
un·de·mon·stra·tive·ly, adverb
un·de·mon·stra·tive·ness, noun
Synonyms
reserved, shy; unresponsive, impassive.
reserved, shy; unresponsive, impassive.
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| —adj | |
| tending not to show the feelings; of a reserved nature | |
| unde'monstratively | |
| —adv | |
| unde'monstrativeness | |
| —n | |
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Undemonstrative
is always a great word to know.
So is gobo. Does it mean:
| a screen or mat covered with a dark material for shielding a camera lens from excess light or glare. |
| a fool or simpleton; ninny. |
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Word Origin & History
undemonstrative
1846, "not characterized by outward expression of feelings," from un- (1) "not" + demonstrative.
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Example sentences
With their bland, undemonstrative looks and their inner unease, both performers are in peak form.
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