"Reticent" describes a person who is reserved, quiet, and unwilling to communicate openly.
"Reticent" describes someone who is reserved, uncommunicative, or inclined to be silent.
| Word | reticent |
|---|---|
| Part of Speech | ADJ. |
| Definition | reserved; uncommunicative; inclined to be silent. |
| Sentence | Fearing his competitors might get advance word about his plans from talkative staff members, Hughes preferred reticent employees to loquacious ones. |
Tags: psat, hf
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