reticente
1. not revealing one's thoughts or feelings readily; reserved or restrained in speech
He was reticent about his personal life and rarely discussed it with colleagues.
Ele era reticente sobre sua vida pessoal e raramente a discutia com colegas.
2. reluctant or unwilling to do something
The company was reticent to invest in new technology without more market research.
A empresa era reticente em investir em novas tecnologias sem mais pesquisa de mercado.
3. characterized by reserve or restraint; taciturn
Her reticent nature made her an excellent listener during meetings.
Sua natureza reticente a tornava uma excelente ouvinte durante as reuniões.
NYC Slang
tight-lipped, buttoned-up
Related Idioms & Phrases
playing it close to the vest
keeping one's cards close
not letting on
being evasive about something
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