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reticence
[ ret-uh-suhns ]
noun
- the state of being reticent, or reserved, especially with regard to speaking freely; restraint:
His natural reticence seemed to disappear under the influence of alcohol.
Other Words From
- non·reti·cence noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of reticence1
Example Sentences
Watching from a perch in the surveillance age, her reticence is understandable.
Such reticence might be exacerbated by the existence of the so-called warrior board.
Lacey’s perceived reticence to prosecute police became a major hurdle to her bid for a third term.
They came to that conclusion after weighing the entire chain of events, from Miller’s underlying health conditions, to her decision to manage her abortion alone, to her reticence to seek medical care.
That risk could explain the reticence of most anti-abortion leaders to talk publicly about abandoning the Republican candidate.
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