
Reticence
Emotional Guard
Reticence often implies emotional caution or self-protection in conversations.

He maintained his reticence about the traumatic event, keeping his feelings guarded.
Social Interactions
In social settings, reticence can hint at introversion or discomfort.

At the party, her reticence led others to believe that she was shy.
Polite Refusal
Reticence can indicate a polite way of declining to share information.

Her reticence in discussing her income was considered polite among her peers.
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HesitateIntroversionQuietReluctanceReserveShySilenceTimidity
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