nondemonstrative

Examples

• All

• Her nondemonstrative nature made it hard for others to know how she felt.

• The teacher's nondemonstrative style kept the classroom atmosphere very formal.

• Don't be so nondemonstrative!

• His nondemonstrative nature makes it hard to know what he really feels.

• Despite the exciting news, he remained nondemonstrative and calm.

• Her nondemonstrative nature made it difficult for others to understand her emotions.

• His nondemonstrative demeanor during the meeting surprised everyone.

Synonyms

U

unemotional

vsnondemonstrative

11 4.4

Not showing strong feelings

is about not showing strong feelings rather than total lack of feeling

E

emotionless

vsnondemonstrative

11 5.5

Not showing feelings on the face or in the voice

is milder, meaning not showing strong feelings rather than complete absence

N

nonreactive

vsnondemonstrative

1 5.3

Someone or something that shows no response when something happens

is narrower, meaning no response at all rather than just lacking strong feelings

U

undemonstrative

vsnondemonstrative

7.6

Does not show feelings openly to other people

is about not showing strong feelings rather than lacking inclination to display

U

undemonstrated

vsnondemonstrative

7.6

Not showing feelings openly so others cannot tell how they feel

is about not showing strong feelings rather than merely avoiding public display

N

nonvocal

vsnondemonstrative

6.2

A person who does not say opinions or feelings openly

is focused on not speaking out rather than not feeling strongly

Antonyms

E

expressive

41 3.4

Showing feelings and ideas clearly in the face or voice

D

demonstrative

8 6.0

Showing strong feelings openly

How Expressive

demonstrative

8 6.0

expressive

41 3.4

nondemonstrative

7.7

reserved

3.7

stoic

1 6.3

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology