Undemonstrative (Adjective)
Meaning
Not given to open expression of emotion.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The typically undemonstrative football player was taken aback by his teammate's loud display of joy.
- His undemonstrative demeanor often made it difficult to read his reactions in critical situations.
- The movie character was undemonstrative in the way he loved and took care of his partner throughout their time together.
- It took time to figure out how her undemonstrative boss actually felt about the marketing team's recent ideas.
- Growing up in a big, loud family had led him to be the one quiet and undemonstrative member, keeping feelings mostly hidden away.