reticence
Example Sentences
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Such baseless reticence only makes us more defiant and less inquisitive.
From Salon
Over the years, many Catholics have wondered about the apparent contradiction between this open display of faith and the Gospel’s call for secrecy and public reticence in matters of religion.
As the play proceeds we observe that Mira’s emotional reticence may be an inherited trait.
In contrast with their reticence on Venezuela, European governments saw little choice but to speak out on Greenland.
Yet the reticence from car buyers toward the end of last year portend a potentially volatile year marked by uncertainty around tariffs and the broader economy.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.