nonreflective
Not throwing light
Nonreflective describes surfaces that don't bounce back light, sound, or other energy.
Nonreflective glass reduces glare on picture frames; nonreflective coatings on camera lenses minimize unwanted reflections.
The term also applies to people who don't engage in introspection: He lived a nonreflective life, never questioning his choices.
Lacking vertical variation
- lusterlessDevoid of sheen
- eggshellBrittle ovum casing
- satinGlossy-surfaced woven cloth
- frostedCovered with icy film
chalky · diffuse · antiglare · muted · subdued · dull · velvet · hazy
Acting without deliberation
- thoughtlessShowing no consideration
- unreflectingLacking deliberate thought
- heedlessCareless of consequences
- carelessInattentive, prone to mistakes
rash · hasty · unexamined · unreasoning · uncritical · knee-jerk · automatic · instinctive
flat
Lacking vertical variation
- lusterlessDevoid of sheen
- eggshellBrittle ovum casing
- satinGlossy-surfaced woven cloth
frosted · chalky · diffuse · antiglare · muted · subdued · dull · velvet · hazy · soft
impulsive
Acting without deliberation
- thoughtlessShowing no consideration
- unreflectingLacking deliberate thought
- heedlessCareless of consequences
careless · rash · hasty · unexamined · unreasoning · uncritical · knee-jerk · automatic · instinctive · unquestioning
absorbent
Able to soak up
lightproof
Impenetrable to illumination
impenetrable · solid · privacy · shielded · tinted · coated · covered · lined · backed · photoresistant
- matte finishesmatte, flat paint, satin, eggshell, frosted
nonreflectivereflective
Casting back light
mirrored · reflecting · mirrorlike · specular · glossy
nonreflectivereflective
Casting back light
introspective · contemplative · thoughtful · meditative · pensive