zurückhaltend — meaning in English
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English meaning
- aloof adj Distant or reserved in manner, keeping oneself apart emotionally or socially.
- auxiliary adjective Providing extra help or support to something else, rather than being the main part.
- cagey adj Careful and guarded about what you say or reveal; reluctant to share information.
- closemouthed adj reticent, secretive or uncommunicative
- coy adjective Shy or modest, especially in a deliberately playful or teasing way.
- defensive adjective Intended to protect against attack or criticism.
- demure adjective Quiet, modest, and reserved in manner.
- low-key adverb Slightly, quietly or secretly; used before an admission the speaker is only half owning up to.
- reticent adj Unwilling to share thoughts, feelings, or information freely.
- temperate adj Mild, not extreme in temperature or climate.
- tentative adjective Not yet certain or fixed; provisional, subject to change.
Senses
zurückhaltend is used for these senses in English:
- aloof Reserved and remote; either physically or emotionally distant; standoffish.
- auxiliary Held in reserve for exceptional circumstances.
- cagey Wary, careful, shrewd.
- closemouthed reticent, secretive or uncommunicative
- coy (archaic) Quiet, reserved, modest.
- coy Soft, gentle, hesitating.
- defensive Performed so as to minimise risk.
- low-key (by extension) Restrained, subtle, not trying to attract attention. [from 20th c.]
auxiliary — full definition
- adjective Providing extra help or support to something else, rather than being the main part.
- noun A verb, such as "have," "be," or "will," used together with another verb to show tense, mood, or voice.