uncommunicative (ˌʌnkəˈmjuːnɪkətɪv
)
Definitions
adjective
- disinclined to talk or give information or opinions
Alternative Forms
ˌuncomˈmunicatively adverb ˌuncomˈmunicativeness nounSynonyms
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reticent,
reserved,
withdrawn,
close,
short,
guarded,
retiring,
silent,
shy,
secretive,
curt,
taciturn,
unresponsive,
unforthcoming,
tight-lipped,
Usage examples
She had considered it best to leave Stanley Godwit alone, but she had tackled his uncommunicative daughter.
, INSTANCES OF THE NUMBER 3 (2002)The frenzy in which an uncommunicative Mayawati has wielded the carving knife has irked some coalition members.
India Today (1997)During the walk back to the barns through the tunnel, Tagg was dismissive and uncommunicative , as a cloud of black gloom settled about him.
Globe and Mail (2003)She told me when we first met that she had just dumped her ex because he cheated on her and was cold and uncommunicative.
Sun, News of the World (2001)He was an obedient, well-behaved and affectionate child, although timid, rather sad and uncommunicative.
, Franco (1993)