Definition of RETICENT

reticent

Adjective Satellite

  • temperamentally disinclined to talk
  • cool and formal in manner
  • reluctant to draw attention to yourself

Adj

  • Unwilling to communicate; keeping one's thoughts and opinions to oneself; reserved or restrained.
  • Hesitant or not wanting to take some action; reluctant (usually followed by a verb in the infinitive).

Adjective

  • Inclined to be silent or uncommunicative; reserved.

Examples

  • Despite her reticent nature, her Scrabble board screamed aggressive play with bingos.

Origin / Etymology

Latin reticēns, present participle of reticeō (“to keep silence”).

Synonyms

restrained, retiring, self-effacing, unemotional, untalkative, disinclined, loath, reluctant, reserved, tight-lipped, unwilling

Scrabble Score: 10

reticent: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
reticent: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
reticent: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 12

reticent: valid Words With Friends Word