Definitions for reticence

reticence ret·i·cence

Spelling: [ret-uh-suh ns]
IPA: /ˈrɛt ə səns/

Reticence is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 13 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 16 points.

You can make 186 anagrams from letters in reticence (cceeeinrt).

Definitions for reticence

noun

  1. the state of being reticent, or reserved, especially with regard to speaking freely; restraint:

Examples for reticence

Now I understand Mr. Briggs' civility, the tradesmen's reticence.

The young man had no conversation, and his reticence was quite embarrassing.

In his reticence he had the sense of atoning not only to the apparition but to Miss Hernshaw too.

But there's a reticence to discuss or consider such acts of violence committed by women as legitimate.

In no duty towards others is there more need of reticence and self-restraint.

After all, Audrey had stated her case a little vaguely—there was a reticence as to details.

Her reticence is not uncommon among online supporters of Officer Wilson.

Our reticence to state the obvious but unproven may be understandable, and even prudent, but it is not helpful.

This reticence—this reserve—suits Beck's voice and personality much better than the confessional self-consciousness of Sea Change.

It was natural that reticence would appear in their literature.

Word Value for reticence
Scrable

13

Words with friends

16

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