nonvocal
- adjective
- /nɒnˈvoʊkəl/
- In group projects, some students are nonvocal and prefer to listen rather than speak.
Examples
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Despite her strong beliefs, she remained nonvocal during the heated discussion.
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His nonvocal nature made it difficult for others to know his true feelings.
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He is nonvocal.
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Don't be so nonvocal!
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Despite her strong beliefs, she remained nonvocal during the heated discussion.
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His nonvocal nature made it difficult for others to know his true feelings.
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In group projects, some students are nonvocal and prefer to listen rather than speak.
Synonyms
Not willing to talk about thoughts or feelings easily
Not willing to talk or give information
Not having strong opinions or showing them
Not willing or able to give information
Not confident about saying what you think or want
Not showing any opinion about an issue
Unwilling to talk or answer questions
Not talking much and often listening to others
Not talking much and not showing strong feelings
Does not show feelings openly to other people
Not showing strong feelings or emotion
Someone who is not forceful and does not push opinions, often quiet and easy to work with
Antonyms
How Vocal
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word nonvocal is made of non- ('not') and vocal ('voice'), so a helpful way to remember it is a person who does not use their voice to speak up and stays quiet or reserved.