noun
- the quality of being unwilling to speak or share information; reluctance to communicate openly
Examples
- Her reticence about her past made others curious.
- The witness showed unusual reticence during questioning.
- Despite his reticence, he was a good listener.
- The CEO’s reticence regarding the merger worried investors.
- She overcame her natural reticence to give the speech.
- His reticence was often mistaken for unfriendliness.