undemonstrative
gb/ˈʌndəmənstɹətɪv/ us/ˈʌndəmənstɹətɪv/
C1
英语
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adjective
C1
property
1
not openly showing feelings
not showing your feelings in an obvious way
用法模式：
[someone] is undemonstrative (about [something])
常见错误：
Learners may confuse undemonstrative (not showing feelings) with unemotional (not feeling emotions) or may misspell it as *un-demonstrative* with a hyphen.
近义词
reserved (More general; can refer to being quiet or cautious as well as not showing emotion.)
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unexpressive (Focuses on a lack of visible expression, especially on the face.)
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restrained (Emphasizes self-control and holding back.)
反义词
demonstrative (Openly shows feelings, especially affection.)
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affectionate (Warm and openly loving in behavior.)
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effusive (Shows feelings in an enthusiastic, overflowing way.)
搭配
an undemonstrative person
|an undemonstrative man
|an undemonstrative woman
|an undemonstrative manner
|an undemonstrative personality
|an undemonstrative temperament
|undemonstrative affection
|undemonstrative love
|an undemonstrative relationship
|quietly undemonstrative
主题
emotions
|relationships
|personality
例句
- He’s kind but undemonstrative, so he rarely says how he feels.
- Her parents were undemonstrative, but they supported her in practical ways.
- They have an undemonstrative relationship, with few public displays of affection.
学习者例句
- My father is undemonstrative.
- She is undemonstrative about her feelings.
adjective
formal
C2
property
2
not providing clear proof
not clearly proving something
用法模式：
[something] is undemonstrative of [something]
常见错误：
This sense is much less common than the 'emotionally reserved' sense; learners may overuse it when they simply mean unconvincing or unsupported.
近义词
inconclusive (Emphasizes that the evidence does not lead to a clear decision.)
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unconvincing (Focuses on how persuasive it feels, not necessarily on proof.)
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unsupported (Highlights the lack of evidence or backing.)
反义词
conclusive (Strong enough to prove or settle the matter.)
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demonstrative (Clearly showing or proving something.)
搭配
undemonstrative evidence
|an undemonstrative argument
|an undemonstrative claim
|undemonstrative reasoning
|undemonstrative results
主题
communication
|education
|law
例句
- The data were undemonstrative of any clear trend over time.
- His explanation sounded plausible but was undemonstrative, with no evidence to back it up.
学习者例句
- The evidence is undemonstrative.
语法
词典原形
undemonstrative
IPA
GB/ˈʌndəmənstɹətɪv/
US/ˈʌndəmənstɹətɪv/
音节与重音
un - demon - strat - ive （4 个音节）
Stress on 1st syllable (un)
词形变化
Adjective
- Base: undemonstrative
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