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untalkative

/ˌʌnˈtɔːkətɪv/ /ˌʌnˈtɑːkətɪv/

Meanings
adjective
Unwilling to talk; taciturn; refusing to speak

Examples :

"Even after being asked a direct question, the new student remained untalkative, offering only a slight nod. "
character attitude person communication human

Related Words

Illustration slight

slight noun

[sl̥l͡ɐɪʔ̚]

The act of slighting; a deliberate act of neglect or discourtesy.

"His slight of ignoring Sarah at the party was hurtful. "

Illustration question

question noun

/ˈkwɛstjən/

A sentence, phrase or word which asks for information, reply or response; an interrogative.

"What is your question?"

Illustration after

after adjective

/ˈæf.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈæf.tɚ/

Later; second (of two); next, following, subsequent

"The after-school program is a great way for kids to continue learning. "

Illustration speak

speak noun

/spiːk/ /spik/

A low class bar, a speakeasy.

"The speakeasy was a popular place for students to meet after school. "

Illustration remained

remained verb

/ɹɪˈmeɪnd/

To stay behind while others withdraw; to be left after others have been removed or destroyed; to be left after a number or quantity has been subtracted or cut off; to be left as not included or comprised.

"After the party, only a few close friends remained to help clean up. "

Illustration being

being noun

/ˈbiːɪŋ/ /ˈbiŋ/

A living creature.

"The being in the classroom was quiet today. "

Illustration refusing

refusing verb

/ɹɪˈfjuːzɪŋ/

To decline (a request or demand).

"My request for a pay rise was refused."

Illustration unwilling

unwilling adjective

/ʌnˈwɪlɪŋ/

Not willing; reluctant

"We are unwilling to restore his previous privileges after his betrayal of our trust."

Illustration offering

offering verb

/ˈɑfəɹɪŋ/ /ˈɒfəɹɪŋ/ /ˈɔfəɹɪŋ/

To propose or express one's willingness (to do something).

"She offered to help with her homework."

Illustration taciturn

taciturn adjective

/ˈtæsɪtɜːn/ /ˈtæsɪtɝn/

Silent; temperamentally untalkative; disinclined to speak.

"The two sisters could hardly have been more different, one so boisterous and expressive, the other so taciturn and calm."

Illustration student

student noun

/ˈstjuː.dənt/ /ˈstu.dn̩t/

A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.

"He is a student of life."

Illustration direct

direct verb

/d(a)ɪˈɹɛkt/

To manage, control, steer.

"to direct the affairs of a nation or the movements of an army"