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- Dictionaryundemonstrative/ˌʌndɪˈmɒnstrətɪv/
adjective
- 1. (of a person) not tending to express feelings, especially of affection, openly: "the English are an undemonstrative lot"
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The meaning of UNDEMONSTRATIVE is restrained in expression of feeling : reserved. How to use undemonstrative in a sentence.
Undemonstrative definition: not given to open exhibition or expression of emotion, especially of affection.. See examples of UNDEMONSTRATIVE used in a sentence.
Someone who is undemonstrative does not often show affection. Lady Ainslie is an undemonstrative woman who rarely touches even her own son. Synonyms: reserved , formal , distant , stiff More Synonyms of undemonstrative
undemonstrative - not given to open expression of emotion. reserved - marked by self-restraint and reticence; "was habitually reserved in speech, withholding her opinion"-Victoria Sackville-West. demonstrative - given to or marked by the open expression of emotion; "an affectionate and demonstrative family".
Definition of undemonstrative adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Synonyms for UNDEMONSTRATIVE: stoic, stoical, calm, impassive, enigmatical, phlegmatic, unemotional, stolid; Antonyms of UNDEMONSTRATIVE: emotional, demonstrative, passionate, fervent, vehement, impassioned, fervid, enthusiastic.
Definitions of undemonstrative. adjective. not given to open expression of emotion. synonyms: restrained, reticent, unemotional. cool and formal in manner. reserved. marked by self-restraint and reticence. see more. Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Undemonstrative."
UNDEMONSTRATIVE meaning: not showing emotion or feelings in a free and open way not demonstrative.
undemonstrative meaning, definition, what is undemonstrative: not showing your feelings of love or fri...: Learn more.
Undemonstrative definition: Not disposed to expressions of feeling; reserved.
