UNCOMMUNICATIVE Synonyms: 106 Similar and Opposite Words

uncommunicative

adjective

ˌən-kə-ˈmyü-nə-ˌkā-tiv

Definition of uncommunicative

as in silent

deliberately refraining from speech the child was uncommunicative and unhelpful to school investigators

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as in secretive

given to keeping one's activities hidden from public observation or knowledge intelligence agencies must be uncommunicative about their operations if they are to be at all effective

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as in reserved

tending not to speak frequently (as by habit or inclination) resigned to the fact that her husband was always going to be an uncommunicative partner

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Recent Examples of uncommunicative Her high-school senior daughter Josie (Chloe East) is terse and uncommunicative with her, angry about how much space her mother’s drama has taken up in everyone else’s life. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 16 Feb. 2026 Staff being uncommunicative with EMS workers. — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 7 June 2026 Whenever Conrad was at his most uncommunicative and avoidant, Jeremiah was waiting in the wings to offer uncomplicated affection and himbo charm. — Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2025 Dysfunctional families can look many different ways, but typically are controlling, secretive, neglectful, and uncommunicative. — Sherri Gordon, Parents, 15 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for uncommunicative

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Adjective

And when Cape Verde’s Deroy Duarte evened the score with a right footed shot from a difficult angle at the 59-minute mark, the stunned stadium went silent, minus two small spirited clots of Cape Verde fans in the East end zone seats.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 4 July 2026
The flags are saved for periodic retirement ceremonies that involve reciting a script, standing at attention, a moment of silent reflection, and the subsequent burning.

— Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 3 July 2026

Definition of silent

Adjective

Swift and Kelce have been secretive about the guest list itself, and police have been advised to expect large crowds and paparazzi outside, according to the source.

— Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2026
Opponents have criticized the project as the brainchild of secretive billionaires who bought up land via a shell company and tried to influence the state for support by hiring lobbyists close to the governor.

— Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 26 June 2026

Definition of secretive

Adjective

Serena’s name was on everyone’s lips, with fans chatting about the American’s chances and journalists jostling for position to get their hands on a reserved media seat.

— Ben Church, CNN Money, 30 June 2026
The canopy area featured reserved seating that was blocked off with more seats for fans to sit and watch the game in the shade.

— Cal Phillips June 30, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 June 2026

Definition of reserved

Adjective

His friends, from brother Luigi (Charlie Day) to Princess Peach (Anya Taylor-Joy) veer in a similar direction, somehow coming across less fully formed and three-dimensional than their nearly speechless inspirations from Nintendo‘s flagship franchise.

— Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 31 Mar. 2026
In helicopter video taken by Air Maui Helicopter Tours in Lahaina and posted online the people aboard are largely speechless.

— Phil Helsel, NBC News, 10 Aug. 2023

Definition of speechless

Adjective

What was once a quiet corner of the terminal – your reward for loyalty or a hefty annual fee – has turned into a cafeteria for the masses.

— Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 2 July 2026
Rather than succumb to the misery of its subject matter, Union County is about the quiet, tedious, and remarkable work that is getting and staying sober — the final product a testament to all that can be achieved.

— Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 1 July 2026

Definition of quiet

Adjective

The only person who knows Diego’s secret is Bernardo (Salvatore Ficarra), his mute manservant.

— Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 30 June 2026
Prior to being cast as Aang, Cormier received acclaim for his performance as mute child Joe in the TV miniseries adaptation of Stephen King’s The Stand in 2020.

— Skyler Trepel, PEOPLE, 27 June 2026

Definition of mute

Adjective

These makers are much more reticent about the risks of blurring the once fine line between browsing sites and asking a large language model a question or instructing it to take potentially sensitive actions.

— Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 30 June 2026
While Haldane has supported the principle, ex-Goldman Sachs economist Jim O’Neill is more reticent.

— Philip Aldrick, Fortune, 28 June 2026

Definition of reticent

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