Secretness

Pronunciation: /ˈsikɹətˈnɛs/

Secretness (noun)

  1. The state of being kept hidden from other people, so they do not know what is happening.
  2. The quality of not sharing information, often to control who can access it.
  3. A tendency to act in a way that avoids telling others, especially about plans or actions.

Examples

  • Her secretness kept the plan private from everyone.
  • The team respected his secretness about the budget.