reticent
/ˈɹɛtɪsənt/
reticent
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- 1.
not revealing one's thoughts or feelings readily.
"She was extremely reticent about her personal life."
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She was reticent about her past.
She was reticent about her past.
He's usually quite reticent, but he opened up after a few drinks.
He's usually quite reticent, but he opened up after a few drinks.
The witness remained reticent during the interrogation.
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How do you pronounce reticent?
reticent is pronounced [/ˈɹɛtɪsənt/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does reticent mean?
reticent means "reticent". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is reticent?
reticent is a Advanced-level word.
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Example: "She was reticent about her past." — used to mean "reticent".
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