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reticent

adjective

Pronunciation: ˈrɛtɪsənt

Inclined to keep one's thoughts, feelings, or personal affairs to oneself.

She was notoriously reticent about her past, rarely sharing details even with her closest friends.
The witness remained reticent when questioned by the police, fearing potential retaliation.
Despite his outgoing personality in social settings, he was surprisingly reticent regarding his professional ambitions.

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