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reticence meaning in Hindi

अल्पभाषिता alpabhāṣitā

/ˈɹɛtɪs(ə)ns//ˈɹɛtəs(ə)ns/

reticence in Hindi: अल्पभाषिता (alpabhāṣitā), मितभाषिता (mitbhāṣitā). In English, reticence means avoidance of saying or reluctance to say too much; discretion, tight-lippedness; (countable) an instance of acting in this manner.

Hindi words for reticence

avoidance of saying or reluctance to say too much
अल्पभाषिता alpabhāṣitā, मितभाषिता mitbhāṣitā

English meaning of reticence

  1. noun Avoidance of saying or reluctance to say too much; discretion, tight-lippedness; (countable) an instance of acting in this manner.
  2. noun A silent and reserved nature.
  3. noun Followed by of: discretion or restraint in the use of something.
  4. noun Often followed by to: hesitancy or reluctance (to do something).

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Questions about reticence in Hindi

What is the meaning of reticence in Hindi?
Reticence in Hindi is अल्पभाषिता (alpabhāṣitā), मितभाषिता (mitbhāṣitā).
reticence का हिंदी में क्या अर्थ है?
Reticence: अल्पभाषिता (alpabhāṣitā), मितभाषिता (mitbhāṣitā).
What does reticence mean in English?
Reticence means avoidance of saying or reluctance to say too much; discretion, tight-lippedness; (countable) an instance of acting in this manner.

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