Undemonstrative
[ʌndɪ'mɒnstrətɪv] or ['ʌndɪ'mɑnstrətɪv]
Synonyms and Synonymous
a. Reserved, quiet, modest.
Edited by Eva
Definition
adj. not showing feeling openly reserved quiet.—adj. Undemon′strable indemonstrable.—n. Undemon′strativeness.
Checker: Norris
Examples
- According to my wonted undemonstrative fashion, I simply answered--Yes. Charlotte Bronte. Villette.
- You _shall_, repeated Mary, in the tone of undemonstrative sincerity which seemed natural to her. Charlotte Bronte. Jane Eyre.
- I consider you very timid and undemonstrative, remarked Miss Keeldar. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
- His temperament boasted a certain amount of phlegm, and he preferred an undemonstrative, not ungentle, but serious aspect to any other. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
Checker: Norris