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undemonstrated

undemonstrated

7.6
Not showing feelings openly so others cannot tell how they feel
  • adjective
  • /ˌʌndɪˈmɒnstrɪtɪd/
translation icon : no demostrado
  • Her undemonstrated feelings left her friends unsure about how she truly felt.

Examples

  • His feelings remained undemonstrated throughout the conversation.

  • Although he cared deeply, his undemonstrated nature made it hard for others to see his affection.

  • The manager's undemonstrated support was appreciated, even if he rarely expressed it openly.

  • She is often undemonstrated in her affection for her family.

  • He remained undemonstrated in his affection, preferring to express his feelings through actions rather than words.

  • Despite her joy, she kept a undemonstrated demeanor at the celebration, not wanting to draw attention to herself.

  • His undemonstrated support for the team was evident in his quiet presence at every match.

Synonyms

unfeeling
vsundemonstrated
14 5.9

Not showing sympathy or care for other people's feelings

is about not showing feelings outwardly rather than being cold inside
expressionless
vsundemonstrated
11 4.4

Having a face or way of acting that shows no feeling

is broader, covering overall restraint not just facial blankness
impassive
vsundemonstrated
11 7.1

Not showing any feeling on the face or in the voice

is about choosing not to show feeling rather than lacking feeling
emotionless
vsundemonstrated
11 5.5

Not showing feelings on the face or in the voice

is more about not displaying emotions than being entirely unaffected
unemotional
vsundemonstrated
11 4.4

Not showing strong feelings

focuses on withholding outward displays rather than calm inner state
affectless
vsundemonstrated
1 9.3

A person who shows no emotion in the face or voice

places emphasis on deliberate restraint from showing feelings
nonreactive
vsundemonstrated
1 5.3

Someone or something that shows no response when something happens

is about deliberately not showing emotion rather than lacking any response
unimpassioned
vsundemonstrated
1 7.4

Calm and not showing strong feelings

highlights chosen lack of display rather than absence of strong feeling
undemonstrative
vsundemonstrated
7.6

Does not show feelings openly to other people

is the other common spelling or form of the same meaning
unexpressive
vsundemonstrated
5.5

A person or thing that shows very little feeling in the face and voice

is about holding back emotion generally rather than only facial cues
unspeaking
vsundemonstrated
6.4

Not showing feelings or expression on the face

covers quiet reserve in general rather than only silence or stillness
impassible
vsundemonstrated
8.3

Not showing any emotion on the face

is more about controlled reserve than truly being unaffected
nonvocal
vsundemonstrated
6.2

A person who does not say opinions or feelings openly

focuses on emotional restraint in behaviour rather than only speech

Antonyms

41 3.4

Showing feelings and ideas clearly in the face or voice

Showing strong feelings openly

How Demonstrative

reserved
3.7
undemonstrated
7.6
stoic
1 6.3
emotionless
11 5.5

Surface Forms

undemonstrated positive

Morphology

undemonstrated = demonstrated (transparent) = un + demonstrate + ed

The prefix 'un-' straightforwardly negates the participle/adjective 'demonstrated' so the meaning 'not shown' is directly derivable.

Etymology

Undemonstrated comes from un- ('not') and demonstrate ('to show'). So if a person is undemonstrated about their feelings, they simply do not 'show' their emotions openly.