terughoudend — meaning in English
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English meaning
- aloof adj Distant or reserved in manner, keeping oneself apart emotionally or socially.
- cagey adj Careful and guarded about what you say or reveal; reluctant to share information.
- coy adjective Shy or modest, especially in a deliberately playful or teasing way.
- reserved adj Slow to show emotion or share opinions; quietly restrained in manner.
- reticent adj Unwilling to share thoughts, feelings, or information freely.
Senses
terughoudend is used for these senses in English:
- aloof Reserved and remote; either physically or emotionally distant; standoffish.
- cagey Wary, careful, shrewd.
- coy Reluctant to give details about something sensitive; notably prudish.
- reserved (comparable) Slow to reveal emotion or opinions.
- reticent Unwilling to communicate; keeping one's thoughts and opinions to oneself; reserved or restrained.