Meaning & use
reticence
A tendency to be reserved and reluctant to share thoughts, feelings, or information.
See it in a sentence
His reticence about his personal life made him seem mysterious to new coworkers.
Despite her reticence in meetings, she was full of ideas once you got to know her.
A note on using this word
Reticence suggests a natural, habitual reserve, not necessarily shyness or an inability to speak.
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Words with an opposite meaning
opennesstalkativeness
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