Untalkative

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈtɔːkətɪv/

Definitions of untalkative

adjective describing someone who is not inclined to talk or engage in conversation

Example Sentences

A1 My new classmate is very untalkative.

A2 She became untalkative after the argument with her friend.

B1 The untalkative nature of the librarian made it difficult to ask for help.

B2 Despite being untalkative, he was a great listener.

C1 Her untalkative demeanor often led others to misinterpret her feelings.

C2 The untalkative artist preferred to let their work speak for itself.

Examples of untalkative in a Sentence

formal The untalkative student rarely participated in class discussions.

informal My uncle is quite untalkative, he prefers to listen rather than speak.

slang I find it hard to connect with someone who's so untalkative.

figurative The untalkative clouds seemed to hang heavy in the sky, foreboding a storm.

Grammatical Forms of untalkative

• past tense: untalkatived
• plural: untalkatives
• comparative: more untalkative
• superlative: most untalkative
• present tense: untalkative
• future tense: will be untalkative
• perfect tense: have been untalkative
• continuous tense: is being untalkative
• singular: untalkative
• positive degree: untalkative
• infinitive: to untalkative
• gerund: untalkativing
• participle: untalkatived

Origin and Evolution of untalkative

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'untalkative' is derived from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'talkative' meaning 'inclined to talk'.

Evolution of the word: The word 'untalkative' has retained its original meaning of 'not inclined to talk' since its first known use in the early 17th century.