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reticence noun

  /-ɾə-/ , /ˈɹɛtəs(ə)ns/ , /ˈɹɛtɪs(ə)ns/
  • (uncountable, also, figuratively) Avoidance of saying or reluctance to say too much; discretion, tight-lippedness; (countable) an instance of acting in this manner.
 dyskrecja, małomówność
  • (uncountable) A silent and reserved nature.
 małomówność
  • (uncountable, proscribed) Often followed by to: hesitancy or reluctance (to do something).
 niechęć, wahanie
  • (uncountable) Followed by of: discretion or restraint in the use of something.
 powściągliwość

reticent adjective

  /ˈɹɛtɪsənt/
  • Unwilling to communicate; keeping one's thoughts and opinions to oneself; reserved or restrained.
 dyskretny, małomówny
  • (proscribed) Hesitant or not wanting to take some action; reluctant (usually followed by a verb in the infinitive).
 niechętny
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