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- Dictionaryreticent/ˈrɛtɪs(ə)nt/
adjective
- 1. not revealing one's thoughts or feelings readily: "she was extremely reticent about her personal affairs"
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Reticent means unwilling to speak about your thoughts or feelings. Learn how to use this formal adjective in different contexts, see related words and phrases, and compare it with shy and laconic.
- Reticent
unwilling to speak about your thoughts or feelings: He is...
- Traditional
RETICENT translate: 沈默寡言的;不願交談的. Learn more in the Cambridge...
- Simplified
RETICENT translate: 沉默寡言的;不愿交谈的. Learn more in the Cambridge...
- Reticent
Reticent means inclined to be silent or uncommunicative in speech, restrained in expression, or reluctant. Learn the word history, synonyms, example sentences, and related articles from Merriam-Webster dictionary.
Reticent means unwilling to speak about your thoughts or feelings. Learn how to use this formal adjective in different contexts, see related words and phrases, and compare with shy and laconic.
Reticent definition: disposed to be silent or not to speak freely; reserved. . See examples of RETICENT used in a sentence.
Reticent can refer to someone who is restrained and formal, but it can also refer to someone who doesn’t want to draw attention to herself or who prefers seclusion to other people. Don’t confuse reticent with reluctant, which means unwilling.
Reticent means unwilling to speak or reserved in manner. Learn the origin, synonyms, antonyms, and examples of reticent from various dictionaries and sources.
Reticent means not telling people about things or being silent. Learn the synonyms, pronunciation, grammar, and examples of reticent from Collins English Dictionary.
