uncommunicative

Thân thiện

He sits uncommunicative in the corner of the room.

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• After the argument, he became withdrawn and uncommunicative.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.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. not inclined to talk or give information or express opinions

Từ đồng nghĩa

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