unexpansive

• Veraltetes Adjektiv, das bedeutet, dass etwas nicht expansiv ist; nicht die Fähigkeit oder Neigung hat, sich auszudehnen oder auszubreiten.

An obsolete adjective meaning not expansive; lacking the ability or tendency to expand or spread out.

1. Not tending to expandC2formal

   Showing no tendency to increase in size, volume, or scope.

   Nicht expansionswillig

   • The material is unexpansive and remains stable under heat.
   • His unexpansive business strategy kept the company small.
   • The unexpansive nature of the gas made it ideal for the container.

   Synonymefixedstaticstationaryunchanging

   Antonymeexpandingexpansivegrowing

2. Reserved or restrained in mannerC2formal

   Not inclined to be emotionally expressive, talkative, or enthusiastic.

   Zurückhaltend

   • Her unexpansive personality made her seem distant at parties.
   • He gave an unexpansive reply, simply nodding in agreement.
   • The unexpansive professor rarely shared personal stories.

   Synonymealoofdistantguardedreservedrestrainedreticenttaciturnuncommunicativeundemonstrativeunresponsive

   Antonymecommunicativedemonstrativeeffusiveexpansivefriendlygarrulousoutgoingsociabletalkativewarm