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reticent
01
σιωπηλός, διστακτικός
reluctant to speak to others, especially about one's thoughts and emotions
Example
Sarah was reticent when it came to discussing her personal life with her coworkers.
The normally reticent boy surprised everyone by giving a heartfelt speech at the graduation ceremony.
Mary 's reticent nature made it difficult for her to express her feelings to her friends.
1.1
απόλυτα επιφυλακτικός, διστακτικός
Unwilling to attract notice to oneself
Example
She 's quite reticent about her accomplishments and prefers to work quietly in the background.
John is naturally reticent and does n't enjoy being in the spotlight.
Despite his talents, he remains reticent, avoiding any form of self-promotion.
02
αποστασιοποιημένος, σφιχτός
cool and formal in manner
word family
retic
Verb
reticent
Adjective
reticently
Adverb
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