unforthcoming

adjective

Definition of unforthcomingnext
as in restrained

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unforthcoming
  1. restrained
  2. ambiguous
  3. evasive
  4. laconic
  5. reserved
  6. uncommunicative
  7. reticent
  8. tight-lipped
Adjective
  • Finally, the treble was so smooth and restrained, never straying into sibilance or even a hint of distortion.
    Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Chaplin’s vivid yet restrained photos (from vineyards in Napa Valley, France’s Burgundy region, Lebanon and elsewhere) pair with Menin’s clear explanations about how and why wine grapes respond to climate changes.
    Bethanne Patrick, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024
Definition of restrained
Adjective
  • The stakes in the east are enormous; the stakes in Kursk Oblast are ambiguous at best.
    David Axe, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
  • The movie’s title is ambiguous about its titular character.
    Jake Kanter, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2024
Definition of ambiguous
Adjective
  • Still, Trump has been evasive about a specific agency or position.
    Hanna Trudo, The Hill, 3 Nov. 2024
  • The Trump supporters at times boxed in the bus, slowed it down, kept it from exiting the highway and repeatedly forced the bus driver to make evasive maneuvers to avoid a collision, the lawsuit says.
    Nadia Lathan, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2024
Definition of evasive
Adjective
  • During that time, the laconic Puddy began dating Seinfeld's friend Elaine, played by Julia Louis-Dreyfus.
    Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Trump cannot stop talking, especially about himself; Australians are laconic and taciturn.
    Michael Fullilove, Foreign Affairs, 15 Aug. 2017
Definition of laconic
Adjective
  • This isn’t just due to Donald Trump’s enthusiastic endorsements or Kamala Harris’s reserved nod to the industry.
    Marie Poteriaieva, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
  • After the plea, Huey, wearing a brown suit, made a short, reserved statement.
    Justin Curto, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of reserved
Adjective
  • Her older roommate, Prabha, whose uncommunicative husband now works in Germany, is lonely.
    Peter Rainer, The Christian Science Monitor, 13 Sep. 2024
  • Me about uncommunicative guys who lack intent and she about self-sabotaging the nicest guy she’s ever dated.
    R29 Team, refinery29.com, 2 Sep. 2024
Definition of uncommunicative
Adjective
  • Some, like their political namesake, seem to be reticent with the press.
    Dan Greene, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Savile Row firms have been generally reticent to let people in.
    James Powel, USA TODAY, 27 Oct. 2024
Definition of reticent
Adjective
  • Ukraine is also tight-lipped about its personnel losses although in February 2024, President Volodymr Zelensky said 31,000 Ukrainian troops have been killed, which is lower than other estimates.
    Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
  • The superstar duo has remained tight-lipped regarding details of the LP, but some special guests expected to appear on the album include Sting and Jelly Roll.
    Michael Saponara, Billboard, 30 Oct. 2024
Definition of tight-lipped
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