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undemonstrative
adjective un·de·mon·stra·tive \ˌən-di-ˈmän(t)-strə-tiv\
: not showing emotion or feelings in a free and open way : not demonstrative
Full Definition of UNDEMONSTRATIVE
: restrained in expression of feeling : reserved
— un·de·mon·stra·tive·ly adverb
— un·de·mon·stra·tive·ness noun
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First Known Use of UNDEMONSTRATIVE
1836
Related to UNDEMONSTRATIVE
- Synonyms
- affectless, apathetic, cold-blooded, emotionless, impassible, numb, passionless, phlegmatic, stoic (or stoical), stolid, impassive, unemotional
- Antonyms
- demonstrative, emotional, fervent, fervid, hot-blooded, impassioned, passional, passionate, vehement
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