reticent

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Learn the meaning of reticent with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.

reticent

(adjective)

Meaning

not revealing one's thoughts easily

Example

"Despite her wealth of knowledge, Maria remained reticent during the discussion."

Synonyms

reserveduncommunicativequiet

Antonyms

outspokentalkativeexpressive

More about this word

Word origin
From Latin 'reticentem', meaning keeping silent.
Related word forms
  • adjective: reticence