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incommunicative

Definitions of incommunicative
  1. adjective
    not inclined to talk or give information or express opinions
    synonyms: uncommunicative
    inarticulate, unarticulate
    without or deprived of the use of speech or words
    blank, vacuous
    void of expression
    close, closelipped, closemouthed, secretive, tightlipped
    inclined to secrecy or reticence about divulging information
    deadpan, expressionless, impassive, poker-faced, unexpressive
    deliberately impassive in manner
    incommunicado
    without the means or right to communicate
    inexpressive
    not expressive
    mum, silent
    failing to speak or communicate etc when expected to
    unpronounceable, unutterable
    very difficult to pronounce correctly
    taciturn
    habitually reserved and uncommunicative
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