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Definition of incommunicative

incommunicative

/ˌɪnkəˈmjuːnɪkətɪv/
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Adverb:incommunicatively
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incommunicative Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Not inclined to talk, share information, or express feelings and opinions; reserved or taciturn.

Example

"The witness remained stubbornly incommunicative throughout the entire afternoon of questioning."

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Word Nuance & Usage

'Uncommunicative' is significantly more common in modern English than 'incommunicative', though both share the exact same meaning.

• Rhymes for incommunicative

• Nearby Words

income
incoming
incommunicado
incommunicative
incomparable
incomparably
incompatibility

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the early 17th century, formed from the negative prefix 'in-' and 'communicative', ultimately deriving from Latin 'communicatus', past participle of 'communicare' (to share or impart).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Incommunicative. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/incommunicative
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