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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

reticence

/riːˈtɪsəns/ noun · British & US
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What does reticence mean?

noun

The quality of being uncommunicative or reserved in speech or manner. A silence or restraint in speech or action.

Example

"Her reticence about her past made it difficult for her friends to get close to her."

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