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reticence
noun
reticences
pl
умолчание
The reticence in his speech was noticeable.
Умолчание в его речи было заметным.
сдержанность
Her reticence made it difficult to understand her true feelings.
Её сдержанность затрудняла понимание её истинных чувств.
Additional translations
скрытность
замкнутость
Synonyms
reserve
shyness
modesty
discretion
uncommunicativeness
silence
taciturnity
Antonyms
openness
frankness
outspokenness
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reticence
noun
The quality of being reserved or restrained in speech or expression.
Her reticence in the meeting was noticeable, as she chose to listen rather than speak.
An instance of being unwilling to speak or express one's thoughts.
His reticence about his past made it difficult for others to understand him fully.
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