What does reticent mean?
Unwilling to talk or communicate; reserved in speech or manner. Reticent people may not be shy, but they prefer to keep to themselves and avoid unnecessary conversation.
Example
"She was a reticent person who only spoke when necessary, but her silence was not due to shyness, but rather a preference for introspection."
Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.