❓ Not a clear sign 🗣️ Not in indicative mood

unindicative

9.8

In a mood that does not state a fact, like a wish or command

adjective
/ˌʌnˈɪndɪkətɪv/

Specialized

: no indicativo

The sentence was clearly unindicative, suggesting a wish rather than a statement of fact.

Examples

In some languages, unindicative forms are used to express commands or requests.
Her response was unindicative of any certainty, leaving the outcome unclear.
This statement is unindicative.
Don't be unindicative!
The sentence was clearly unindicative, suggesting a wish rather than a statement of fact.
In some languages, unindicative forms are used to express commands or requests.
Her response was unindicative of any certainty, leaving the outcome unclear.

Antonyms

indicative

Specialized

1 5.5

The verb mood used to state facts and ask questions

Surface Forms

unindicative positive

Morphology

unindicative = indicative (transparent) = un + indicative

Formation is a simple negative prefix 'un-' attached to the adjective 'indicative' meaning 'not indicative' in the grammatical sense, so the meaning is directly recoverable.

Etymology

Unindicative in grammar comes from un- 'not' and indicative, which is like indicate meaning 'to point out' or 'show'. So an unindicative sentence does not point out a fact; it often shows a wish, command, or feeling instead.