undemonstratively
gb/ˈʌndəmənstɹətɪvli/ us/ˈʌndəmənstɹətɪvli/
C2
English
visszafogottan, tartózkodóan, nem meggyőzően, nem szemléletesen
C2
FORMAL
1
tartózkodóan
C1
Usage pattern:
[someone] [speaks/acts/responds] undemonstratively
He greeted his teammates undemonstratively, with a brief nod rather than a hug.
Visszafogottan köszöntötte a csapattársait: ölelés helyett csak röviden biccentett.
She received the award undemonstratively, thanking everyone in a calm, measured voice.
Visszafogottan vette át a díjat, és nyugodt, kimért hangon köszönte meg mindenkinek.
They were fond of each other, but they showed it undemonstratively in public.
Learner examples
He smiled undemonstratively and looked away.
Visszafogottan elmosolyodott, majd félrenézett.
She spoke undemonstratively about the news.
Visszafogottan beszélt a hírről.
Common mistake:
Don’t confuse it with “unambiguously” or “unintentionally”; it refers to not expressing feelings openly.
Meaning
without showing feelings openly
Collocations
smile undemonstratively
|greet undemonstratively
|respond undemonstratively
|speak undemonstratively
|accept undemonstratively
|nod undemonstratively
|behave undemonstratively
|react undemonstratively
|express affection undemonstratively
|remain undemonstratively calm
Synonyms
reservedly (Emphasizes holding back feelings in social situations.)
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unemotionally (Focuses on lack of emotion rather than politeness or reserve.)
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coolly (Can suggest distance or lack of warmth.)
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unexpressively (Highlights minimal outward expression.)
Antonyms
demonstratively (Openly and clearly showing feelings.)
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effusively (Showing feelings in an overly enthusiastic or emotional way.)
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openly (Without hiding feelings or reactions.)
Themes
emotions
|relationships
|communication
Definition
In a quiet way that doesn’t show strong feelings.
In a restrained way that does not openly show emotions, affection, or enthusiasm.
C2
FORMAL
2
Usage pattern:
[someone/something] argues/explains undemonstratively
The report hinted at misconduct undemonstratively, without presenting the supporting data.
A jelentés úgy utalt visszaélésekre, hogy ezt nem támasztotta alá a megfelelő adatokkal.
He described the method undemonstratively, assuming readers already knew the steps.
Úgy írta le a módszert, hogy nem mutatta be világosan a lépéseket, mert feltételezte, hogy az olvasók már ismerik őket.
The claim was made undemonstratively and needed stronger evidence to be convincing.
Learner examples
The article explains the idea undemonstratively, so it is hard to follow.
A cikk nem elég szemléletesen magyarázza el az ötletet, ezért nehéz követni.
Common mistake:
This is not the same as “indemonstrably” (impossible to prove); it means the proof is not shown clearly or explicitly.
Meaning
without giving clear proof
Collocations
argue undemonstratively
|reason undemonstratively
|state undemonstratively
|assert undemonstratively
|proceed undemonstratively
|treat undemonstratively
Synonyms
implicitly (Suggests something is indicated but not stated or shown directly.)
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indirectly (Emphasizes a non-direct route rather than lack of proof.)
Antonyms
explicitly (Stated or shown clearly and directly.)
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demonstrably (With clear evidence or proof.)
Themes
academic
|writing
|logic
Definition
Without showing clear proof or evidence.
In a way that does not clearly demonstrate or prove something; without making something evident by demonstration.
Grammar
Dictionary form
undemonstratively
IPA
GB/ˈʌndəmənstɹətɪvli/
US/ˈʌndəmənstɹətɪvli/
Syllables & stress
un - demon - strat - ively (4 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (un)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: undemonstratively
- Plural: undemonstrativelies
Expressions
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