untalkative
- adjective
- /ʌnˈtɔːkətɪv/
:
poco hablador
- Why is she so untalkative today?
Examples
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Although he was friendly, he remained untalkative during most meetings.
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Some children are more untalkative and prefer to observe rather than speak.
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Her untalkative nature made her a good listener.
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He is quite untalkative in social settings.
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During the meeting, he remained untalkative, only nodding in agreement occasionally.
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She was known to be untalkative in large groups, preferring to listen rather than speak.
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Despite his usual untalkative nature, he opened up to his friends about his feelings.
Synonyms
397
1.0
Not speaking when people expect an answer
18
5.7
Not willing to speak or give information
17
7.9
Not willing to talk about thoughts or feelings easily
5
8.4
A person who does not speak much and seems reserved
4
6.3
Not willing to talk or give information
1
8.1
Not willing or able to give information
1
7.5
Not willing to talk or share information
Unwilling to talk or answer questions
Not willing or able to speak and answer questions
A person who does not say opinions or feelings openly
Not talking much and not showing strong feelings
Antonyms
How Talkative
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Untalkative comes from adding the small part un- ('not') to talkative, which is built on the simple word talk. So an untalkative person 'does not talk much' and often prefers to listen.