reticent

adjective

UK/ˈret.ɪ.sᵊnt/
US/ˈret̬.ə.sᵊnt/

Definitions of reticent adjective

  1. Characterized by a disinclination to speak freely about one's thoughts or feelings; reserved.

    • He always remains reticent about his personal life.

    • She was quite reticent about her past experiences.

    • During the meeting, he was reticent about the details of the proposal.