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reticent
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reticente, pouco comunicativo
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.
Sarah era reticente quando se tratava de discutir sua vida pessoal com seus colegas de trabalho.
The normally reticent boy surprised everyone by giving a heartfelt speech at the graduation ceremony.
O garoto normalmente reticente surpreendeu a todos ao fazer um discurso sincero na cerimônia de formatura.
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reticente, reservado
Unwilling to attract notice to oneself
Example
She 's quite reticent about her accomplishments and prefers to work quietly in the background.
Ela é bastante reticente sobre suas conquistas e prefere trabalhar silenciosamente nos bastidores.
John is naturally reticent and does n't enjoy being in the spotlight.
John é naturalmente reticente e não gosta de estar no centro das atenções.
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reservado, discreto
reserved, cool, and formal in manner or expression
