reticence
Meaning of reticence
noun
An abrupt breaking-off in speech, often indicated in print using an ellipsis (…) or an em dash (—).
noun- Avoidance of saying or reluctance to say too much; discretion, tight-lippedness; an instance of acting in this manner.
- A silent and reserved nature.
- Followed by of: discretion or restraint in the use of something.
- Often followed by to: hesitancy or reluctance (to do something).
verb
To deliberately not listen or pay attention to; to disregard, to ignore.
Information about reticence
- The plural form of reticence is: reticences.
- Languages in which reticence is used:
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Hyphenation of reticence
ret-i-cence
- It consists of 3 syllables and 9 chars.
- reticence is a word trisyllabic because it has three syllables
reticence synonyms
Meaning reserve:
Meaning :
introversion, reservation, disinclination, hesitation
reticence antonyms
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Words that rhyme with reticence
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