unexpansive

• Adjectif désignant ce qui n'est pas expansif ; qui ne tend pas à s'étendre ou à se répandre, ou qui est restreint, resserré, limité.

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.

   Non expansif

   • 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.

   Synonymesfixedstaticstationaryunchanging

   Antonymesexpandingexpansivegrowing

2. Reserved or restrained in mannerC2formal

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

   Réservé ou sobre dans l'expression

   • 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.

   Synonymesaloofdistantguardedreservedrestrainedreticenttaciturnuncommunicativeundemonstrativeunresponsive

   Antonymescommunicativedemonstrativeeffusiveexpansivefriendlygarrulousoutgoingsociabletalkativewarm