Reticent: Definition & Meaning for the SAT 🤫
RETICENT is one of the coolest words ever because it sounds a lot like one of its close synonyms. (Can you guess which one?)
ℹ️ Part of speech of reticent
reticent is an ADJECTIVE.
🗣️ Pronunciation of reticent
reticent is pronounced /ˈre.tə.sənt/ or RET-uh-sunt.
📚️ Definition of reticent
Unwilling to speak about one's thoughts or feelings; reserved or quiet. Example: reticent about sharing personal details.
📰 Examples of reticent
During the press conference, the normally outspoken CEO remained surprisingly reticent about the company's future plans.
Though reticent in large groups, Dasta transformed into an eloquent speaker when discussing his passion for marine biology.
The celebrated author, typically reticent about her private life, finally opened up about her challenging journey to success in her memoir.
Tip: A good way to remember reticent is that it is a half rhyme of the word hesitant.
Nice choice. Reticent is a classic SAT word.