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- [ret-uh-suh ns]
- /ˈrɛt ə səns/
- /ˈret.ɪ.sənt/
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- [ret-uh-suh ns]
- /ˈrɛt ə səns/
Definitions of reticence word
- noun reticence 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. 1
- noun reticence reluctance to speak, reserve 1
- noun reticence the quality or state, or an instance, of being reticent; reserve 0
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Parts of speech for Reticence
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
reticence popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for reticence
noun reticence
- adjacency — the quality or state of being adjacent; nearness
- backwardness — toward the back or rear.
- closeness — to put (something) in a position to obstruct an entrance, opening, etc.; shut.
- confidentiality — spoken, written, acted on, etc., in strict privacy or secrecy; secret: a confidential remark.
- covertness — concealed; secret; disguised.
adj reticence
- husher — to become or be silent or quiet: They hushed as the judge walked in.
Antonyms for reticence
noun reticence
- chattiness — characterized by friendly and informal talk or writing, often about minor or personal matters: a long, chatty letter from my sister.
- forwardness — overreadiness to push oneself forward; lack of appropriate modesty; presumption; boldness.
- openness — not closed or barred at the time, as a doorway by a door, a window by a sash, or a gateway by a gate: to leave the windows open at night.
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