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reticence

noun

/ˈrɛtɪsəns/

Meaning

the quality of being reserved or unwilling to speak freely

His reticence made it difficult to know what he was thinking.

reserve, silence, restraint, reluctance, shyness

openness, talkativeness, frankness

display reticence, natural reticence, overcome reticence

A condition that is the consequence of a previous disease or injury.

the necessary tools, machines, or other items needed for a particular purpose

a brass musical instrument similar to a trumpet but without valves, used especially for military cal...

the rear surface of the human body from the shoulders to the hips; the spine

the action of departing from an established course; a departure from usual standards

a domestic bird kept for its eggs or meat