undemonstrative

IPA/ˌʌndɪˈmɒnstrətɪv/
IPA/ˌʌndɪˈmɑːnstrətɪv/

undemonstrative — 形容詞

  • undemonstrativepositive
  • more undemonstrativecomparative
  • most undemonstrativesuperlative

1. Someone who is undemonstrative shows little of their feelings through their face

1.形容詞C1
釋義

內斂的

不輕易表露情感、情緒不外顯的

Someone who is undemonstrative shows little of their feelings through their face, words, or actions, especially emotions like love or sadness.

例句

Mizuki’s father was undemonstrative, but she knew he loved her deeply.

Mizuki 的父親很內斂，但她知道他深愛著她。

undemonstrative + father (family role collocation)

Adisa found it hard to be in a relationship with someone so undemonstrative.

Adisa 覺得和這麼內斂的人談戀愛很困難。

so + undemonstrative (predicative use)

同義詞
  • reserved

    more common; can refer to quietness in conversation as well as emotions

  • restrained

    suggests a conscious effort to hold feelings back

  • stoic

    implies enduring hardship or pain without complaint; stronger connotation

  • impassive

    focuses on the face showing no emotion, especially in a tense situation

反義詞

文法句型

undemonstrative + noun

be + undemonstrative

用法筆記

Typically describes a person’s usual character or the emotional atmosphere of a family, not a temporary mood. Often used with family role nouns such as father, mother, or parent.

常見錯誤

❌The speech was undemonstrative.
✅The speaker was undemonstrative during the speech.
💡undemonstrative describes people and their character, not things like speeches or writing.
❌She is undemonstrative about her new job.
✅She is undemonstrative, but I think she is happy about her new job.
💡undemonstrative describes a person, not an opinion about a specific thing.