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gereserveerdheid — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • detachment noun A lack of emotional involvement; an attitude of calm distance.
  • modesty noun The quality of not boasting about one's abilities or achievements; humility.

Senses

gereserveerdheid is used for these senses in English:

  • aloofness The state of being aloof.
  • detachment (uncountable) Indifference to the concerns of others; disregard; nonchalance; aloofness.
  • modesty Moderate behaviour; reserve.

detachment — full definition

  1. noun A lack of emotional involvement; an attitude of calm distance.
  2. noun A group of soldiers or vehicles sent away from the main military force for a specific task.

modesty — full definition

  1. noun The quality of not boasting about one's abilities or achievements; humility.
  2. noun Behavior or dress that avoids drawing sexual attention.

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