Reticence
Pronunciation: /ˈrɛtɪsəns/
Reticence (noun)
- the quality of being quiet and not talking much
- a feeling of not wanting to talk about something
- a tendency to be reserved and not share thoughts easily
Examples
- Her reticence was noticeable in the crowded room.
- The reticence of the group created a calm atmosphere.
Common collocations: display reticence, natural reticence, overcome reticence, initial reticence, innate reticence