incommunicative
41in- and un- — 1. Both prefixes are used to make negative forms of adjectives and nouns; in is Latin in origin and is no longer active in making new words, whereas un is English in origin and is a living prefix. Historically, some words have existed in both in… …
42closelipped — adjective inclined to secrecy or reticence about divulging information although they knew her whereabouts her friends kept close about it • Syn: ↑close, ↑closemouthed, ↑secretive, ↑tightlipped • Similar to: ↑uncommunicative, ↑ …
43closemouthed — adjective inclined to secrecy or reticence about divulging information although they knew her whereabouts her friends kept close about it • Syn: ↑close, ↑closelipped, ↑secretive, ↑tightlipped • Similar to: ↑uncommunicative, ↑ …
44expressionless — adjective deliberately impassive in manner (Freq. 2) deadpan humor his face remained expressionless as the verdict was read • Syn: ↑deadpan, ↑impassive, ↑poker faced, ↑unexpressive …
45poker-faced — adjective deliberately impassive in manner (Freq. 1) deadpan humor his face remained expressionless as the verdict was read • Syn: ↑deadpan, ↑expressionless, ↑impassive, ↑unexpressive …
46tightlipped — adjective inclined to secrecy or reticence about divulging information although they knew her whereabouts her friends kept close about it • Syn: ↑close, ↑closelipped, ↑closemouthed, ↑secretive • Similar to: ↑uncommunicative, ↑ …
47unarticulate — adjective without or deprived of the use of speech or words inarticulate beasts remained stupidly inarticulate and saying something noncommittal inarticulate with rage an inarticulate cry • Syn: ↑inarticulate • Ant: ↑ …
48unexpressive — adjective deliberately impassive in manner deadpan humor his face remained expressionless as the verdict was read • Syn: ↑deadpan, ↑expressionless, ↑impassive, ↑poker faced • Similar to: ↑ …
