unforthcoming

adjective

Definition of unforthcomingnext
as in restrained

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unforthcoming
  1. restrained
  2. ambiguous
  3. evasive
  4. inhibited
  5. laconic
  6. reserved
  7. uncommunicative
  8. reticent
Adjective
  • Where Heron feels restrained and almost surgical, Hornbill is shaped for users who want more contact with the handle, more leverage through the cut, and a stronger physical presence without moving into oversized tactical-knife territory.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 21 July 2026
  • Drewchin operates in this more restrained mode throughout the record, peeling back the layers of her dizzying art pop.
    — Colin Joyce, Pitchfork, 20 July 2026
Definition of restrained
Adjective
  • Unfortunately, who qualifies for the Robinhood Platinum Card is a little ambiguous.
    — Ryley Amond, CNBC, 23 July 2026
  • Many leaders in the late 18th century already considered privateering a morally ambiguous practice, according to Michael Crawford, a former senior historian at the Naval History and Heritage Command.
    — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 22 July 2026
Definition of ambiguous
Adjective
  • Robots were assessed on effective striking accuracy, body stability, defensive and evasive performance, and overall durability throughout each bout.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 17 July 2026
  • Today’s astro-weather encourages us to be emotionally intelligent without being evasive.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 8 July 2026
Definition of evasive
Adjective
  • Both players were so inhibited for the final game of the set that the level of play resembled something from a local park.
    — Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 27 May 2026
  • This really is a time to be less inhibited about going out.
    — Joe Hernandez, NPR, 25 May 2026
Definition of inhibited
Adjective
  • Gordon is cherub-faced, with low affect, speaks in a laconic and analytic style, and has a wry and elusive smile.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 July 2026
  • Wry and dry, thoughtful and laconic, Sam fought illness with the same dignity, humour and conviction that gave strength to his every performance.
    — Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 13 July 2026
Definition of laconic
Adjective
  • The ArcLight helped pioneer premium modern multiplex features, including reclining stadium-style chairs, in-house gourmet dining and reserved seating.
    — Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 21 July 2026
  • May would shed her quiet and reserved manner, teaming up with strangers for tournaments.
    — Jo Yurcaba, NBC news, 18 July 2026
Definition of reserved
Adjective
  • Staff being uncommunicative with EMS workers.
    — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 7 June 2026
  • Just as importantly, His voice was loud and and clear in marshalling a Chelsea back line that has too often appeared quiet and uncommunicative in his absence this season.
    — Simon Johnson, New York Times, 16 May 2026
Definition of uncommunicative
Adjective
  • Kelly was the reticent one in the couple, happy to let his wife gobble up the silences.
    — Mark Leibovich, The Atlantic, 20 July 2026
  • But other countries may be reticent to use the agency’s reviews in the future if changes like this pilot program compromise the agency’s ability to ensure the safety and effectiveness of experimental drugs entering the market.
    — C. Michael White, The Conversation, 15 July 2026
Definition of reticent
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“Unforthcoming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unforthcoming. Accessed 25 Jul. 2026.

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