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reticence
 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun reticence has 1 sense
  1. reserve, reticence, taciturnity - the trait of being uncommunicative; not volunteering anything more than necessary
    --1 is a kind of uncommunicativeness

Definitions from the Web

Reticence

Noun:

  1. The quality or state of being reticent; unwillingness or reluctance to speak.
  2. A reserved, taciturn, or introverted demeanor.

Example Sentences:

  • Despite being a confident public speaker, Mary's reticence in social gatherings is noticeable.
  • John's reticence about his personal life made it difficult for his friends to get to know him better.

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