noun
- the quality of being cautious, wary, or reluctant to give information
Examples
- His caginess about his past made everyone suspicious.
- The witness showed unusual caginess when questioned by the lawyer.
- Her caginess around strangers was understandable given her shy nature.
- The politician’s caginess during the interview frustrated reporters.
- Despite his caginess, she eventually got him to reveal the truth.
- The company’s caginess about their financial situation worried investors.