reticent

Meanings

• adjective

  Tending or disposed to keep quiet or hide one's feelings; reserved.

  - "Despite his reticent nature, John revealed some personal stories during the interview."
  - "The reticent student rarely spoke in class."

• adjective

  Reluctant to speak or reveal information.

  - "The reticent witness refused to testify in court."
  - "The reticent author kept her identity a secret."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɹɛtɪsənt/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈɹɛtɪsənt/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

reluctant , unwilling , reserved , restrained , tight-lipped

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with reticent
reclusive , recusive , resolute , revolting , revolve , revolving

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Variants

List of all variants of reticent that leads to same result
reticent , reticently

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Etymology

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From Latin reticent- 'keeping things hidden' or 'silent', from reticere 'keep back, hide'.

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Trivia

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1. Reticence is a common trait among introverted individuals.

2. In ancient Rome, a reticulum was a type of woven fabric used to carry water, which may be where the word 'reticent' comes from.

3. Reticence is also a term used in astronomy to describe the faint, diffuse emission nebula NGC 650, located in the constellation Cygnus.

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Related Concepts

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1. shyness: Both reticence and shyness involve a reluctance to speak or reveal oneself, but shyness is typically a fear-based response to social situations.

2. reserve: A related concept to reticence, reserve refers to a restrained or formal demeanor, often in social situations.

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Quotes

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1. An extremely "reticent" man, Morris does not like to talk about his experience in personal terms.

   - Helen Dudar,{it}New York Times Magazine{/it},30 Oct. 1977

2. … his friends and associates are conspicuously "reticent" to discuss him in public.

   - Martin Flanagan,{it}Manchester Guardian Weekly{/it},29 Dec. 1991

3. … two or three rather "reticent" abstract paintings.

   - Jay Jacobs,{it}Gourmet{/it},January 1979

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Culture

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Reticence is a common theme in literature, particularly in novels and poetry, where characters' reticence is used to build suspense, create intrigue, and reveal character development. In art, reticent themes are often depicted in portraits and still life paintings, which invite the viewer to contemplate the meaning behind the subject's reserved demeanor.

How to Memorize "reticent"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person with a closed mouth and folded arms, symbolizing the idea of keeping quiet or hiding one's feelings.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of a secret or something hidden.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: 'Reserved and quiet, Enigmatic and hidden, The speaker is often Taciturn, Inward and Cloaked, Nurturing a secret'.

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