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réticent — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • loath adj Reluctant or unwilling to do something.
  • reluctant adj Unwilling to do something; hesitant or resistant to taking an action.
  • reticent adj Unwilling to share thoughts, feelings, or information freely.
  • unwilling adjective Not willing to do something; reluctant.

Senses

réticent is used for these senses in English:

  • loath Averse, disinclined; reluctant, unwilling. Always followed by a verbal phrase.
  • reticent Unwilling to communicate; keeping one's thoughts and opinions to oneself; reserved or restrained.

Related French words