Uncommunicative: meaning, definitions and examples

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uncommunicative

 

[ ˌʌnkəmˈjuːnɪkətɪv ]

Context #1

behavior

Not inclined to talk or give information; reserved.

Synonyms

reserved, reticent, taciturn

Examples of usage

  • He was so uncommunicative during the meeting that no one could figure out what he was thinking.
  • She is known for being uncommunicative, which can make it difficult to work with her.
Context #2

personality

Not willing or able to talk to others; not sociable.

Synonyms

introverted, silent, unsociable

Examples of usage

  • His uncommunicative nature made it hard for him to make friends.
  • The uncommunicative child sat alone at the playground.

Translations

Translations of the word "uncommunicative" in other languages:

🇵🇹 incomunicável

🇮🇳 असंवादात्मक

🇩🇪 nicht kommunikativ

🇮🇩 tidak komunikatif

🇺🇦 неконтактний

🇵🇱 niekomunikatywny

🇯🇵 非社交的な(ひしゃこうてきな)

🇫🇷 non communicatif

🇪🇸 incomunicativo

🇹🇷 iletişimsiz

🇰🇷 비사교적인

🇸🇦 غير تواصلي

🇨🇿 nekomunikativní

🇸🇰 nekomunikatívny

🇨🇳 不爱说话的

🇸🇮 nekomunikativen

🇮🇸 ófélagslyndur

🇰🇿 байланыссыз

🇬🇪 არაკომუნიკაბელური

🇦🇿 ünsiyyətcil olmayan

🇲🇽 incomunicativo

Word origin

The word 'uncommunicative' originated from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' or 'opposite of', and the word 'communicative' meaning 'willing to talk or impart information'. The term dates back to the mid-19th century and has been used to describe individuals who are reserved or unwilling to engage in communication.

See also: communicable, communicated, communicating, communication, communicative, communicator, miscommunication, telecommunication, telecommunications, uncommunicatively.