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Uncommunicatively: meaning, definitions and examples

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uncommunicatively

[ ˌʌnkəmˌjuːnɪˈkeɪtɪvli ]

Adverb

^{Context #1 | Adverb}

in social interactions

In a manner that is not willing to engage in conversation or communication with others.

Synonyms

silently, taciturnly, unresponsively.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
uncommunicatively	This word is used when someone is not willing to communicate or share thoughts, potentially creating a distance from others. It can have a slightly negative connotation. He sat uncommunicatively in the corner, avoiding eye contact. She responded uncommunicatively, leaving the team unsure of her thoughts.
silently	This word is used when someone or something is quiet and without sound. It's neutral and often describes a physical lack of noise. The cat moved silently across the room. They watched the stars silently, lost in their own thoughts.
unresponsively	This word is used when someone does not respond or react, creating a sense of disinterest or detachment. It has a negative connotation. He looked at her unresponsively, not giving any sign of emotion. Despite the teacher's questions, the student remained unresponsively silent.
taciturnly	This word describes someone who is habitually silent or reserved. It can imply a personality trait and may have a neutral to slightly negative connotation. He was known to speak taciturnly, preferring to listen rather than talk. She taciturnly nodded, only providing brief answers.

Examples of usage

She sat uncommunicatively in the corner during the party.
He responded uncommunicatively to all of my attempts to start a conversation.

Translations

Translations of the word "uncommunicatively" in other languages:

🇵🇹 incomunicativamente

🇮🇳 असंवादात्मक रूप से

🇩🇪 nicht kommunikativ

🇮🇩 secara tidak komunikatif

🇺🇦 некомунікативно

🇵🇱 niekomunikatywnie

🇯🇵 非コミュニケーション的に (hikomyunikēshon-teki ni)

🇫🇷 de manière non communicative

🇪🇸 de manera no comunicativa

🇹🇷 iletişimsiz bir şekilde

🇰🇷 비소통적으로 (bisotongjeogeuro)

🇸🇦 بطريقة غير تواصلية

🇨🇿 nekomunikativně

🇸🇰 nekomunikatívne

🇨🇳 不沟通地 (bù gōutōng de)

🇸🇮 nekomunikativno

🇮🇸 óáreiðanlega

🇰🇿 байланыссыз

🇬🇪 არაკომუნიკაბელურად

🇦🇿 ünsiyyətsiz şəkildə

🇲🇽 de manera no comunicativa

Etymology

The word 'uncommunicatively' is derived from the word 'communicatively', which comes from the Latin word 'communicativus', meaning 'to share, impart, or make common'. The prefix 'un-' is added to indicate the opposite or negation of the word. The concept of being uncommunicative has been observed in human behavior throughout history, as individuals may choose to be reserved, introverted, or silent in social interactions for various reasons.