unforthcoming — not willing to give information or to talk; unresponsive or reserved
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: not willing to give information or to talk; unresponsive or reserved
Pronunciation (IPA): /ʌnˈfɔːrθkʌmɪŋ/
Korean meaning: 정보를 주거나 말하려 하지 않는; 무반응의, 소극적인
Korean pronunciation: 언**포스**커밍
Example Sentences
- My cat is surprisingly unforthcoming about where she hides my socks.
- The politician was unforthcoming when asked about his secret pizza topping preferences.
- The company has been unforthcoming about the reasons for the sudden layoffs.
unforthcoming
ADJECTIVE//ʌnˈfɔːrθkʌmɪŋ//
not willing to give information or to talk; unresponsive or reserved
a detective leans forward across the table asking questions with an open notebook ready. The suspect sits back in their chair with arms crossed, looking away with a stubborn expression. The detective's frustrated gestures show they're trying to get answers but receiving nothing. The suspect's closed-off body language and averted gaze make it clear they refuse to cooperate. Other officers wait nearby, equally frustrated by the lack of response. someone being unwilling to give information or talk, remaining completely unresponsive
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Origin
From Middle English 'forth' meaning 'forward' or 'outward' combined with 'coming', with the negative prefix 'un-' added to create the opposite meaning.
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“My cat is surprisingly unforthcoming about where she hides my socks.”
“The politician was unforthcoming when asked about his secret pizza topping preferences.”
“The company has been unforthcoming about the reasons for the sudden layoffs.”
“She remained unforthcoming despite repeated questioning from the detective.”
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