The Only Use of
reticent
in
The Phantom Tollbooth
- "Reticence or common sense," said the undersecretary.†
p. 43.6reticence = reluctance -- usually to speak freely
Definition:
reluctant -- especially to speak freely
Synonym Comparison (if you're into word choice):
Consider using taciturn rather than reticent when the reluctance to speak is a general disposition rather than a short-term situation brought about by particular circumstance.
Consider using taciturn rather than reticent when the reluctance to speak is a general disposition rather than a short-term situation brought about by particular circumstance.