taciturnity
/ˌtæsɪˈtɜrnɪti/
NOUN
1. Habitual silence and reluctance to speak
The quality or state of being habitually quiet, reserved, and disinclined to engage in conversation.
1.1. Reserved and uncommunicative behavior
The tendency to speak very little, remain quiet, and avoid freely expressing one's thoughts or feelings in conversation.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- talkativeness
- chattiness
- loquacity
- garrulousness
- volubility
Examples
- Despite his usual taciturnity, his eyes revealed a depth of emotion.
- Her taciturnity in social settings often led to misconceptions about her personality.
- The man's taciturnity made it challenging for others to gauge his thoughts.
Related Words
- aloofness
- shyness
- diffidence
- muteness
- speechlessness
- self-restraint
- inarticulateness