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reticence is of multiple origins. Either (i) a borrowing from French. Or (ii) a borrowing from Latin. Etymons: French réticence; Latin reticentia. See etymology.
Definition of reticent adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Inglese. Italiano. reticence n. (reluctance to speak, reserve) reticenza, riservatezza nf. riserbo nm. The politician's reticence to vote for the bill is easy to understand considering the circumstances. Manca qualcosa di importante?
Reticence definition: The quality or state, or an instance, of being reticent; reserve.
reticent (adjective) reticent / ˈ rɛtəsənt/ adjective. Britannica Dictionary definition of RETICENT. [more reticent; most reticent] : not willing to tell people about things. a quiet, reticent [= reserved] person. — often + about. He is reticent about discussing his past.
Synonyms for RETICENT: silent, secretive, quiet, close, uncommunicative, prudent, closemouthed, dark; Antonyms of RETICENT: open, communicative, frank, candid, honest ...
Define reticence. reticence synonyms, reticence pronunciation, reticence translation, English dictionary definition of reticence. adj. 1. Inclined to keep one's thoughts, feelings, and personal affairs to oneself.
