Definition of Reticence

the quality of being reserved or uncommunicative

Examples of Reticence in a sentence

The shy wallflower’s reticence kept her from talking to anyone at the school dance.  

Unlike her outgoing sister’, quiet Liz’s reticence caused her to fade into the background.  

The detective tried to push the suspect past his reticence and get him to break his silence in the interrogation room.  

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