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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