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reticent
UK
/ˈrɛtɪsənt/
US
/ˈrɛtɪsənt/
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reticent
adjective
more reticent
Comp.
most reticent
Super.
UK
/ˈrɛtɪsənt/
US
/ˈrɛtɪsənt/
peu expressif
His reticent demeanor made it difficult to gauge his true feelings about the proposal.
Son attitude peu expressive rendait difficile l'évaluation de ses véritables sentiments à propos de la proposition.
réservé
She was reticent about her plans for the weekend.
Elle était réservée au sujet de ses projets pour le week-end.
Additional translations
peu loquace
Surtout pour une personne qui parle peu.
Synonyms
withdrawn
aloof
discreet
uncommunicative
silent
taciturn
reserved
Antonyms
talkative
garrulous
loquacious
Definitions
reticent
adjective
Inclined to be silent or uncommunicative in speech; reserved.
She was reticent about her plans for the weekend, preferring to keep them private.
Reluctant or restrained in expression, presentation, or appearance.
His reticent demeanor made it difficult to gauge his true feelings about the proposal.
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