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reticent (adj.)

1834, from Latin reticentem (nominative reticens), present participle of reticere "be silent" (see reticence).

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Definitions of reticent from WordNet

reticent (adj.)
temperamentally disinclined to talk;
Synonyms: untalkative
reticent (adj.)
cool and formal in manner;
Synonyms: restrained / unemotional
reticent (adj.)
reluctant to draw attention to yourself;
Synonyms: self-effacing / retiring
From wordnet.princeton.edu

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