undemonstrative
adjective
not given to open exhibition or expression of emotion, especially of affection.
undemonstrativeness
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a word derived from
undemonstrative.
Example Sentences
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He has an unaffected natural talent for praising courage, chivalry and undemonstrativeness in words which inspire distaste for these good things.
From Time Magazine Archive
In spite of her ordinary undemonstrativeness, she seldom spoke to him without that involuntary softening of her voice.
From Not Like Other Girls by Rosa Nouchette Carey
But I do wish you wouldn't reproach me for my undemonstrativeness each time we meet.
From The House of Whispers by William Le Queux
With like undemonstrativeness he took a seat at Ida's side, and returned Sally's nod and smile.
From The Unclassed by George Gissing
But she had learned to love this slim, gray-eyed girl with an affection all the deeper and stronger from its very undemonstrativeness.
From Anne of Green Gables by L. M. (Lucy Maud) Montgomery
