Words Like RETICENCE
We have put together a list of words that are similar to RETICENCE.
3 Alternative Words Similar to reticence
10 definitions of reticence
1
The quality or state of being reticent, or keeping silence; the state of holding one's tonque; refraining to speak of that which is suggested; uncommunicativeness.
2
A figure by which a person really speaks of a thing while he makes a show as if he would say nothingon the subject.
3
the trait of being uncommunicative; not volunteering anything more than necessary
4
The state or quality of being reticent; reserve.
5
The state or quality of being reluctant; unwillingness.
6
An instance of being reticent.
7
The fact or character of being reticent; a disposition to keep, or the keeping of, one's own counsel; the state of being silent; reservation of one's thoughts or opinions.
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In rhetoric, aposiopesis.
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tight-lippedness, discretion, avoidance of saying too much
10
a silent and reserved nature