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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.

Related Dutch words