Reticent

Pronunciation: /ˈrɛtɪsənt/

Definitions of reticent

adjective reluctant or unwilling to speak or reveal information

Example Sentences

A1 She is very reticent and rarely speaks up in class.

A2 The reticent student quietly listened to the teacher's instructions.

B1 Despite being reticent, he still managed to make a good impression during the interview.

B2 The reticent nature of the artist added an air of mystery to his works.

C1 The reticent CEO preferred to let his actions speak louder than his words in business meetings.

C2 Her reticent demeanor often caused others to underestimate her intelligence and capabilities.

Examples of reticent in a Sentence

formal The CEO was reticent to disclose the company's financial projections.

informal She's always been a bit reticent about sharing personal details.

slang He's pretty reticent when it comes to talking about his love life.

figurative The artist's reticent brush strokes left much to the imagination.

Grammatical Forms of reticent

• past tense: reticent
• plural: reticents
• comparative: more reticent
• superlative: most reticent
• present tense: reticent
• future tense: will be reticent
• perfect tense: have been reticent
• continuous tense: is being reticent
• singular: reticent
• positive degree: reticent
• infinitive: to be reticent
• gerund: being reticent
• participle: reticent

Origin and Evolution of reticent

First Known Use: 1834 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'reticent' originated from the Latin word 'reticentem', which means 'silent' or 'reserved'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone who is quiet or reserved, the word 'reticent' has evolved to also imply someone who is reluctant to speak or share information.