Unreticent

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Pronunciation Definitions Examples Grammatical Forms Origin and Evolution

Pronunciation: /ʌnrɪˈtɪsənt/

Definitions of unreticent

adjective not hesitant or unwilling; open and frank in speech or expression

Example Sentences

A1 She is unreticent when it comes to sharing her opinions.

A2 The unreticent child eagerly raised his hand to answer the teacher's question.

B1 The unreticent speaker captivated the audience with her passionate speech.

B2 Despite his reserved nature, he was unreticent in expressing his love for her.

C1 The unreticent journalist fearlessly uncovered the truth behind the corruption scandal.

C2 Her unreticent attitude towards life inspires those around her to be more open and honest.

Examples of unreticent in a Sentence

formal The speaker was unreticent in sharing their research findings with the audience.

informal She's usually unreticent about her opinions, so you'll know exactly what she's thinking.

slang He's totally unreticent when it comes to trash-talking his opponents on the basketball court.

figurative The unreticent flow of emotions in her poetry captivated readers around the world.

Grammatical Forms of unreticent

past tense

unreticent

plural

unreticents

comparative

more unreticent

superlative

most unreticent

present tense

unreticent

future tense

will be unreticent

perfect tense

have been unreticent

continuous tense

is being unreticent

singular

unreticent

positive degree

unreticent

infinitive

to be unreticent

gerund

being unreticent

participle

unreticent

Origin and Evolution of unreticent

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'unreticent' is derived from the Latin word 'reticentem', which means 'silent' or 'keeping silent'. The prefix 'un-' is added to indicate the opposite or negation of the original meaning.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'unreticent' has come to mean someone who is not hesitant or reluctant to speak their mind or express their thoughts openly. The word has evolved to convey a sense of openness and transparency in communication.