undemonstrative
[ uhn-duh-mon-struh-tiv ]
adjective
not given to open exhibition or expression of emotion, especially of affection.
Origin of undemonstrative
1First recorded in 1840–50; un-1 + demonstrative
Other words for undemonstrative
Other words from undemonstrative
- un·de·mon·stra·tive·ly, adverb
- un·de·mon·stra·tive·ness, noun
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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
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