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reserved

/ˈrɛz.vd/ adjective · British & US
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What does reserved mean?

adjective

Not freely available or used; kept back or set apart for a particular purpose. Not openly expressing one's feelings or intentions.

Example

"She kept her feelings reserved, not wanting to upset her sister."

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