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Reticence
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Meaning
Noun
●
Avoidance of
saying
or
reluctance
to
say
too much
;
discretion
,
tight-lippedness
; (countable) an
instance
of
acting
in this manner.
●
A
silent
and
reserved
nature.
●
Followed by of:
discretion
or
restraint
in the use of something.
●
Often
followed by
to:
hesitancy
or
reluctance
(to do something).
●
In Rhetoric:
Synonym of
aposiopesis
(“an
abrupt
breaking-off in speech”)
Verb
●
To
deliberately
not
listen
or
pay attention
to; to
disregard
, to ignore.
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Origin
reticence
English
reticentia
Latin
reticere
Latin
Sourced from
Etym
Synonyms
Reserve
Taciturnity
Introversion
Reservation
Shyness
Disinclination
Hesitation
Aposiopesis
Reticense
Pass Over
Antonyms
Ostentation
Talkativeness
Related
Reluctance
Unwillingness
Ambivalence
Refusal
Apprehension
Hesitancy
Wariness
Disinclination
Eagerness
Willingness
Defensiveness
Apprehensiveness
Shyness
Hesitation
Timidity
Hesitance
Recalcitrance
Cautiousness
Scepticism
Squeamishness
Distaste
Inability
Tendency
Anxiety
Hostility
Desire
Trepidation
Skepticism
Fear
Disaffection
Disgruntlement
Frustration
Pessimism
Aversion
Disapproval
Disinterest
Rejection
Indifference
Uneasiness
Aggression
Urge
Attitude
Arrogance
Apathy
Optimism
Ability
Inclination
Confidence
Timidness
Unease
Suspiciousness
Culpability
Incredulity
Resentment
Doubt
Stigma
Insistence
Regret
Prejudice
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