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reticent
not revealing one's thoughts readily
In more detail
1. (adjective) unwilling to speak openly or say much about something; quiet and reserved
2. (adjective) unwilling to do something; reluctant
Examples
- 1. He was reticent about his past and rarely discussed it with anyone.
- 2. The company was reticent to admit that the product had safety issues.
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