Definition

Not willing to talk or share information; quiet and reserved.

Example

The incommunicative student rarely participated in class discussions.

Conversation

Have you noticed how incommunicative Sarah has been lately?

Yeah, it's kind of strange. She used to be so talkative.

I wonder if something's bothering her, or if she's just busy.

Maybe we should check in on her and see what's going on.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Incommunicative → It is formed from "in-" (meaning not) and "communicative" (from Latin "communicativus", meaning sharing or imparting). The word describes someone who is not inclined to share or communicate information.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is 'not' ('in-') 'sharing' ('communicative') — that's why incommunicative means not willing to communicate.

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