uncommunicative
Definition
Adjective: Not inclined to talk, give information, or express opinions; reserved or taciturn.
Usage
Describes a person who is naturally quiet, reluctant to engage in conversation, or does not readily share thoughts and feelings. It implies a general disposition rather than a temporary mood.
Examples
- The new student was uncommunicative and kept to himself during lunch.
- After the argument, he became withdrawn and uncommunicative.
- Her uncommunicative nature made it difficult for the team to understand her perspective.
Advanced Usage
- "To remain uncommunicative": To deliberately stay silent or not provide information.
- Despite numerous questions, the witness remained uncommunicative.
- Used in formal or psychological contexts to describe a personality trait or a defensive behavior.
Variants and Related Words
- Uncommunicativeness (noun): The quality or state of being uncommunicative.
- His uncommunicativeness was often mistaken for rudeness.
Synonyms
- Taciturn: Habitually silent or reserved in speech.
- Reticent: Not revealing one's thoughts or feelings readily.
- Reserved: Slow to reveal emotions or opinions.
- Laconic: Using very few words.
Antonyms
- Communicative: Willing, eager, or able to talk or impart information.
- Talkative: Fond of or given to talking.
- Loquacious: Tending to talk a great deal.
Adjective
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not inclined to talk or give information or express opinions
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