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Not tending to express feelings, especially of affection, openly.
undemonstrative
Senseless talk or writing; nonsense
Balderdash
A strong desire to do or to achieve something, typically requiring determination and hard work
Ambition
Cause (someone) to feel embarrassed, ashamed, or humiliated
Mortify
The face or the expression on the face
Countenance
Having a red or flushed complexion.
Florid
No longer close or affectionate to someone; alienated
Estranged
Belief or opinion contrary to orthodox religious (especially Christian) doctrine
Heresies
One's range of knowledge or sight
Ken
Broad-mindedness, liberality, or comprehensiveness in tastes, interests, and views
Catholicity
A huge, powerful, and overwhelming force or institution
A formal presentation of information to a court, especially by a sworn jury regarding an offense or other matter
Presentment
Think deeply about something
Ruminate
A person who lives a solitary life and tends to avoid other people
Recluse
In a way that gives too much attention to formal rules or small details
Pedantically
The details or rules of behavior conventionally considered to be correct
Proprieties
The quality of having a friendly and cheerful manner
Geniality
Lacking sympathy or compassion; unfeeling
Insensate
Impossible to understand or interpret
Inscrutable
A state of uneasiness or anxiety
Disquietude
An activity or escapade, typically one that is illicit or ridiculous
Capers
Immoral or grossly unfair behavior
Iniquity
Eddy
A person characterized by reclusive habits or outmoded or reactionary attitudes
Troglodytic
Carefully and with a lot of effort and determination
Sedulously