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reticent [ˈretɪsənt] ADJ

reticent

to be reticent about sth/sb

niechętnie mówić o czymś/kimś

Usage examples with reticent

to be reticent about sth/sb

niechętnie mówić o czymś/kimś

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English

He is always seen with a cigarette and presents himself as perfectly composed and reticent kind of person. en.wikipedia.org

Modern maps depicting the region take a reticent view and often leave the southern and eastern borders vaguely defined. en.wikipedia.org

They felt so strongly about this point that they agreed to go on the record, an unusual move by normally reticent intelligence officers. en.wikipedia.org

A reticent old man, he often appears invisible in the department. en.wikipedia.org

Little more is known about his early life because he was very reticent about it. en.wikipedia.org

He is known for his entertaining if somewhat reticent and eccentric stage presence. en.wikipedia.org

Being reticent, she rarely went out, finding excuses in one or another of her children's being unwell. en.wikipedia.org

He was considered to be a shy and reserved boy, which became noticeable in his particularly reticent conversations distinguished by the lack of personal pronouns. en.wikipedia.org

He was known to be ascetic and exceedingly reticent. en.wikipedia.org

For example, some report being taught from an early age to be self-effacing, reticent, respectful, and deferential towards authority. en.wikipedia.org

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