undemonstratively
gb/ˈʌndəmənstɹətɪvli/ us/ˈʌndəmənstɹətɪvli/
C2
Engelska
visszafogottan, tartózkodóan, nem meggyőzően, nem szemléletesen
C2
FORMAL
1
tartózkodóan
C1
Användningsmönster:
[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.
Exempel för inlärare
He smiled undemonstratively and looked away.
Visszafogottan elmosolyodott, majd félrenézett.
She spoke undemonstratively about the news.
Visszafogottan beszélt a hírről.
Vanligt misstag:
Don’t confuse it with “unambiguously” or “unintentionally”; it refers to not expressing feelings openly.
Betydelse
without showing feelings openly
Ordkombinationer
smile undemonstratively
|greet undemonstratively
|respond undemonstratively
|speak undemonstratively
|accept undemonstratively
|nod undemonstratively
|behave undemonstratively
|react undemonstratively
|express affection undemonstratively
|remain undemonstratively calm
Synonymer
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.)
Antonymer
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.)
Teman
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
Användningsmönster:
[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.
Exempel för inlärare
The article explains the idea undemonstratively, so it is hard to follow.
A cikk nem elég szemléletesen magyarázza el az ötletet, ezért nehéz követni.
Vanligt misstag:
This is not the same as “indemonstrably” (impossible to prove); it means the proof is not shown clearly or explicitly.
Betydelse
without giving clear proof
Ordkombinationer
argue undemonstratively
|reason undemonstratively
|state undemonstratively
|assert undemonstratively
|proceed undemonstratively
|treat undemonstratively
Synonymer
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.)
Antonymer
explicitly (Stated or shown clearly and directly.)
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demonstrably (With clear evidence or proof.)
Teman
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.
Grammatik
Grundform
undemonstratively
IPA
GB/ˈʌndəmənstɹətɪvli/
US/ˈʌndəmənstɹətɪvli/
Stavelser och betoning
un - demon - strat - ively (4 stavelser)
Stress on 1st syllable (un)
Ordformer
Noun
- Base: undemonstratively
- Plural: undemonstrativelies
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