Uncommunicative
mediumun-kuh-MYOO-nih-kay-tiv
adjective
Definition
Unwilling to talk or give out information
Examples
“The uncommunicative witness frustrated investigators.”
“He became uncommunicative after the argument.”
Categories
GRE Tip
Uncommunicative is a medium-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "taciturn" or "reticent" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "loquacious".
Related GRE Words
taciturn
Reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little
reticent
Not revealing one's thoughts or feelings readily; reserved
reserved
Slow to reveal emotion or opinions; reticent
demure
Reserved, modest, and shy; affectedly modest
terse
Sparing in the use of words; abrupt
curt
Rudely brief or abrupt in speech or manner
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