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undemonstrative

adjective
un·​de·​mon·​stra·​tive | \ ˌən-di-ˈmän(t)-strÉ™-tiv How to pronounce undemonstrative (audio) \

Definition of undemonstrative

: restrained in expression of feeling : reserved
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Other Words from undemonstrative

undemonstratively adverb
undemonstrativeness noun

Examples of undemonstrative in a Sentence

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

Recent Examples on the Web

 For his entire 14-year career, Manning's easy, undemonstrative demeanor has been mistaken for complacency. — The Washington Post, NOLA.com, "In a meaningless game to conclude a wretched season, Eli Manning shows his value," 31 Dec. 2017 But the comedy is pierced with jagged flashbacks to her dead best friend, Boo—and tragic loss is also at the core of Fleabag’s difficult relationship with her family, especially her stiff, undemonstrative father. — Yohana Desta, VanityFair.com, "How Fleabag Star Phoebe Waller-Bridge Created the Most Perfectly Perverse Character on TV," 13 June 2017

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First Known Use of undemonstrative

1836, in the meaning defined above

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undemonstrative

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English Language Learners Definition of undemonstrative

: not showing emotion or feelings in a free and open way : not demonstrative

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