reticent
adjective
Not revealing one's thoughts or feelings readily; reserved; reluctant to draw attention to oneself.
Etymology
From Latin reticens, present participle of reticere "to keep silent," from re- (intensive) + tacere "to be silent."
Examples in Use
- 1.
"She was reticent about her personal life."
- 2.
"The usually reticent CEO gave a rare interview."
- 3.
"He remained reticent despite persistent questioning."
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Fun Fact
Reticent technically means "reluctant to speak," not "reluctant" generally. Using it for general reluctance ("reticent to try") is common but considered incorrect by purists. Taciturn is a close synonym.
Word Game Tips
Letters: 8 letters (R, E, T, I, C, E, N, T)
Scrabble Value: 10 points
Tip: Look for common letter combinations like "RE" at the start of words.
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