Meaning & use
Undemonstrative
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Not inclined to show emotions or affection openly.
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His undemonstrative nature made it hard to tell how he really felt about the news.
Though undemonstrative in public, she was warm and affectionate at home.
A note on using this word
Undemonstrative is often used to describe a personality or cultural trait of restraint, without implying a lack of feeling, only a lack of outward display.
Words with a similar meaning
reservedreticent
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Words with an opposite meaning
demonstrativeexpressive
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