» reticent
Adjective (3 meanings)
1. temperamentally disinclined to talk.
Derivationally related form:
- reserve, reticence, taciturnity (noun) - the trait of being uncommunicative
reticent is similar to:
- taciturn (adjective) - habitually reserved and uncommunicative
2. cool and formal in manner.
reticent is similar to:
- undemonstrative (adjective) - not given to open expression of emotion
3. reluctant to draw attention to yourself.
reticent is similar to:
- unassertive (adjective) - inclined to timidity or lack of self-confidence