Synonyms of uncommunicative

uncommunicative

adjective

ˌən-kə-ˈmyü-nə-ˌkā-tiv 

1

as in silent

deliberately refraining from speech

the child was uncommunicative and unhelpful to school investigators

Synonyms & Similar Words

• silent
• speechless
• mute
• muted
• mum
• wordless
• inarticulate
• nonvocal
• sulky
• voiceless
• tongue-tied
• sullen
• dumbstruck
• sulking

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• communicative
• speaking
• articulate
• talking
• voluble
• eloquent
• talkative
• fluent
• vocal
• loquacious
• garrulous
• well-spoken
• outspoken
• talky
• unreserved
• glib
• gabby
• facile
• silver-tongued
• smooth-tongued

2

as in secretive

given to keeping one's activities hidden from public observation or knowledge

intelligence agencies must be uncommunicative about their operations if they are to be at all effective

Synonyms & Similar Words

• silent
• secretive
• quiet
• reticent
• close
• closemouthed
• dark
• prudent
• taciturn
• discreet
• reserved
• tight-mouthed
• tight-lipped
• clandestine
• furtive
• surreptitious
• sneaky
• covert
• stealthy
• undercover
• underhanded
• secret
• underhand
• sneak
• hugger-mugger

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• communicative
• open
• frank
• honest
• candid
• outspoken
• blunt
• tactless
• up-front
• out-front

3

as in reserved

tending not to speak frequently (as by habit or inclination)

resigned to the fact that her husband was always going to be an uncommunicative partner

Synonyms & Similar Words

• silent
• reserved
• dumb
• restrained
• taciturn
• laconic
• reticent
• tight-lipped
• aloof
• closemouthed
• introverted
• inhibited
• staid
• diffident
• sedate
• bashful
• sheepish
• indrawn
• backward
• coy
• retiring
• modest
• sober
• self-effacing
• demure
• self-contained

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• communicative
• talkative
• vocal
• chatty
• loquacious
• conversational
• garrulous
• outspoken
• talky
• unreserved
• mouthy
• gossipy
• gabby
• blabby
• motormouthed
• verbose
• outgoing
• wordy
• diffuse
• prolix
• free-spoken
• gregarious
• windy
• rambling
• sociable
• extroverted
• long-winded
• talebearing

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of uncommunicative

Dysfunctional families can look many different ways, but typically are controlling, secretive, neglectful, and uncommunicative. — Sherri Gordon, Parents, 15 Mar. 2026

Her high-school senior daughter Josie (Chloe East) is terse and uncommunicative with her, angry about how much space her mother’s drama has taken up in everyone else’s life. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 16 Feb. 2026

Whenever Conrad was at his most uncommunicative and avoidant, Jeremiah was waiting in the wings to offer uncomplicated affection and himbo charm. — Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2025

Throughout the show, Conrad is forgiven by fans for being uncommunicative and avoidant. — Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 29 Aug. 2025