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undemonstrative

adjective

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Pronunciation: /ˌʌn dəˈmɒn stɹə tɪv/

adj

Etymology: Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *né Proto-Indo-European *n̥- Proto-Germanic *un- Proto-West Germanic *un- Old English un- Middle English un- English un- English demonstrative English undemonstrative From un- + demonstrative.

  1. Not given to showing emotion or feelings; reserved or distant.

    It was a godsend when an undemonstrative ewe and demonstrative lamb came in.