Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
reticence
Noun
/ˈrɛtɪsəns/
Definition
The quality of being reserved or restrained in communication.
Examples
- Her reticence at the meeting made it difficult for others to gauge her opinion.
- Despite his brilliance, his reticence often left him overshadowed by more talkative peers.
- His reticence about his personal life raised curiosity among his friends.
Meaning
Reticence refers to a tendency to be quiet and not reveal one’s thoughts or feelings easily.
Synonyms
- reserve
- silence
- tact
- discretion
- hesitance
