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Definition of noncommunicative

noncommunicative

/ˌnɑːn.kəˈmjuː.nə.keɪ.tɪv/
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noncommunicative Lexical Profile

• adjective

1

Not inclined or able to talk, share information, or express thoughts and feelings; unresponsive or reticent.

Example

"The patient remained noncommunicative for several hours following the procedure, responding only with brief nods."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While often used interchangeably with 'uncommunicative', 'noncommunicative' is frequently preferred in clinical or medical contexts to describe a patient who is physically or cognitively unable to respond, whereas 'uncommunicative' usually implies a deliberate unwillingness to talk.

• Rhymes for noncommunicative

• Nearby Words

noncommittal
noncommittally
noncommitted
noncommunicative
noncommunist
noncompetition
noncompetitive

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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