unexpansive

• Adjetivo poco común que significa no expansivo; que no tiene capacidad o tendencia a expandirse o extenderse. También puede referirse a algo reservado, poco comunicativo o que no se manifiesta de manera amplia.

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.

   Que no se expande

   • 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.

   Sinónimosfixedstaticstationaryunchanging

   Antónimosexpandingexpansivegrowing

2. Reserved or restrained in mannerC2formal

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

   Reservado o contenido

   • 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.

   Sinónimosaloofdistantguardedreservedrestrainedreticenttaciturnuncommunicativeundemonstrativeunresponsive

   Antónimoscommunicativedemonstrativeeffusiveexpansivefriendlygarrulousoutgoingsociabletalkativewarm