Demonstrativeness: meaning, definitions and examples

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demonstrativeness

[ ˌdemənˈstreɪtɪvnəs ]

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in psychology

The quality of being able to clearly and effectively show or display feelings, emotions, or behaviors.

Synonyms

expressiveness, openness, showiness

Examples of usage

She was praised for her demonstrativeness during the presentation.
His lack of demonstrativeness made it difficult for others to understand his emotions.

Translations

Translations of the word "demonstrativeness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 demonstratividade

🇮🇳 प्रदर्शनशीलता

🇩🇪 Demonstrativität

🇮🇩 demonstratif

🇺🇦 демонстративність

🇵🇱 demonstracyjność

🇯🇵 示威的

🇫🇷 démonstrativité

🇪🇸 demostratividad

🇹🇷 gösterişlilik

🇰🇷 과시성

🇸🇦 استعراضية

🇨🇿 demonstrativnost

🇸🇰 demonštratívnosť

🇨🇳 示范性

🇸🇮 demonstrativnost

🇮🇸 sýnikennsla

🇰🇿 демонстративтілік

🇬🇪 დემონსტრატიულობა

🇦🇿 demonstrativlik

🇲🇽 demostratividad

Word origin

The word 'demonstrativeness' is derived from the verb 'demonstrate', which comes from the Latin word 'demonstrare', meaning 'to point out' or 'to show'. The concept of demonstrativeness has been studied in psychology and communication theory, focusing on how individuals express their feelings and emotions through their behavior and actions.