reticent

adjective/ˈrɛtɪsənt/

Frequency rank: #18,431 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)

Meaning

Unwilling to speak freely; reserved or quiet.

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Example sentence

She was reticent about sharing her personal life with coworkers.

Synonyms & related words

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