Synonyms of reticent
8 similar words
Another word for reticent is reserved. Other synonyms of reticent are unwilling and disinclined.
Synonyms and similar words for reticent
adjectiveSense 1.
- reservedSelf-restrained in the expression of emotions or opinions.
adjectiveMore synonyms
- restrained
- tight-lipped
- closemouthedReticent, secretive or uncommunicative.
- unwillingNot willing; reluctant.
- disinclinedNot inclined; having a disinclination; being unwilling, reluctant.
- loath
adjectiveSense 2.
Meaning of reticent
- adjective Unwilling to communicate; keeping one's thoughts and opinions to oneself; reserved or restrained.
- adjective Hesitant or not wanting to take some action; reluctant (usually followed by a verb in the infinitive).
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Questions about synonyms of reticent
- What is another word for reticent?
- Reticent has 8 synonyms on Word.ws, such as reserved, unwilling and disinclined.
- What does reticent mean?
- Reticent means unwilling to communicate; keeping one's thoughts and opinions to oneself; reserved or restrained.
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