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nonvocal

nonvocal

6.2
A person who does not say opinions or feelings openly
  • adjective
  • /nɒnˈvoʊkəl/
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  • In group projects, some students are nonvocal and prefer to listen rather than speak.

Examples

  • Despite her strong beliefs, she remained nonvocal during the heated discussion.

  • His nonvocal nature made it difficult for others to know his true feelings.

  • He is nonvocal.

  • Don't be so nonvocal!

  • Despite her strong beliefs, she remained nonvocal during the heated discussion.

  • His nonvocal nature made it difficult for others to know his true feelings.

  • In group projects, some students are nonvocal and prefer to listen rather than speak.

Synonyms

reticent
vsnonvocal
17 7.9

Not willing to talk about thoughts or feelings easily

keeps opinions and feelings back rather than expressing them openly
uncommunicative
vsnonvocal
4 6.3

Not willing to talk or give information

keeps opinions and feelings private instead of expressing them openly
unopinionated
vsnonvocal
1 6.0

Not having strong opinions or showing them

tends to avoid stating opinions or feelings openly
noncommunicative
vsnonvocal
1 8.1

Not willing or able to give information

is reserved about opinions and feelings rather than communicating them
unassertive
vsnonvocal
1 6.2

Not confident about saying what you think or want

is more about keeping opinions and feelings private than about confidence
viewless
vsnonvocal
9.5

Not showing any opinion about an issue

is reserved about opinions and feelings rather than speaking openly
incommunicative
vsnonvocal
7.6

Unwilling to talk or answer questions

avoids expressing opinions or feelings openly rather than sharing them
untalkative
vsnonvocal
6.2

Not talking much and often listening to others

withholds opinions and feelings rather than speaking about them openly
unexpansive
vsnonvocal
8.6

Not talking much and not showing strong feelings

expresses opinions and feelings sparingly instead of showing them openly
undemonstrative
vsnonvocal
7.6

Does not show feelings openly to other people

keeps emotions and opinions private instead of showing them
nondemonstrative
vsnonvocal
7.7

Not showing strong feelings or emotion

is reserved in sharing emotions and opinions rather than showing them
nonassertive
vsnonvocal
6.5

Someone who is not forceful and does not push opinions, often quiet and easy to work with

tends to avoid voicing opinions or feelings in an outspoken way

Antonyms

87 4.9

Saying opinions clearly and strongly in public

How Vocal

outspoken
78 4.2
vocal
87 4.9
nonvocal
6.2
silent
397 1.0

Surface Forms

nonvocal positive

Morphology

nonvocal = vocal (semi-transparent) = non + vocal

The sense relies on the figurative use of 'vocal' meaning 'expressing opinions or feelings openly', so the negation is derivable only if the learner knows this figurative use.

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.