reticence
nounDivide reticence into syllables:
ret · i · cence
How to pronounce reticence:
Definition of reticence:
- reticence (noun):
- the hiding of one's feelings and personality
- the quality or state of being reticent reserve, restraint
- the trait of being uncommunicative; not volunteering anything more than necessary.
Synonyms for reticence:
hesitancedisinclinationunwillingnessdoubtquietnesshesitationhesitancyreserverestraintsilenceShow 2 more
Antonyms for reticence:
eagernessforwardnessboldnessalacritymotivationconfidencefavouragreementostentationwishShow 14 more
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