undemonstrativeness
- 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 Carey, Rosa Nouchette
He carried the old New England undemonstrativeness very far.
From The Last Harvest by Burroughs, John
With like undemonstrativeness he took a seat at Ida's side, and returned Sally's nod and smile.
From The Unclassed by Gissing, George
But I do wish you wouldn't reproach me for my undemonstrativeness each time we meet.
From The House of Whispers by Le Queux, William
