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reticence

C2 noun

reticence /ˈɹɛtəs(ə)ns/ nghĩa là sự kín đáo, ít nói

Các nghĩa

  1. sự kín đáo, ít nói

    Avoidance of saying or reluctance to say too much; discretion, tight-lippedness; (countable) an instance of acting in this manner.

    also · figuratively · uncountable

    The greatest egotist has his reticenses. It is only during the sessions of sweet silent thought that a man can summon his soul to judgment.

    That is why I regret that my arguments have not convinced many scholars, as shown by the reticenses of some here present.

  2. tính trầm lặng, dè dặt

    A silent and reserved nature.

    uncountable

  3. sự hạn chế, tiết chế

    Followed by of: discretion or restraint in the use of something.

    uncountable

  4. sự ngần ngại, do dự

    Often followed by to: hesitancy or reluctance (to do something).

    proscribed · uncountable

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