taciturn

The word “taciturn” has 3 syllables: ta-ci-turn

It's pronounced as /ˈtæsɪˌtɜrn/

What is synonym and antonym for taciturn?

In the thesaurus, “taciturn” has 45 synonyms and 30 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for taciturn along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for taciturn

aloof
antisocial
backward
bashful
brooding
clammed up
close
close-mouthed
closemouthed
cold
coy
curt
demure
diffident
distant
dour
dried-up
dumb
indrawn
inhibited
introverted
laconic
modest
mum
mute
quiet
reserved
restrained
reticent
retiring
sedate
self-contained
self-effacing
sententious
sheepish
silent
sober
sparing
speechless
staid
tight-lipped
uncommunicative
unexpressive
unforthcoming
withdrawn

Antonyms for taciturn

blabby
chatty
communicative
conversational
diffuse
extraverted
extroverted
fluent
free-spoken
gabby
garrulous
gossipy
gregarious
long-winded
loquacious
motormouthed
mouthy
outgoing
outspoken
prolix
rambling
sociable
talebearing
talkative
talky
unreserved
verbose
vocal
windy
wordy

Meanings of taciturn

adjective
1. Silent; temperamentally untalkative; disinclined to speak.

Example Sentences

In the library, the librarian was known for being taciturn, preferring the quiet atmosphere.
The old man remained taciturn, seldom sharing stories of his past.
Despite his taciturn demeanor, he was an excellent listener and observer.
The teacher found it challenging to engage the taciturn student in class discussions.
The captain's taciturn leadership style often left the crew guessing about his thoughts.

On this page you'll find 75 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to taciturn, such as: aloof, antisocial, backward, bashful, blabby, brooding, chatty.

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