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restrained vs reticent

reticent vs restrained

restrained and reticent both are adjectives.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
restrained No Yes No No
reticent No Yes No No
As adjectives, restrained and reticent are synonyms defined as:
  • restrained and reticent: cool and formal in manner
Other synonyms of restrained include unemotional.
restrained (adjective) reticent (adjective)
under restraint temperamentally disinclined to talk
prudent reluctant to draw attention to yourself
marked by avoidance of extravagance or extremes cool and formal in manner
cool and formal in manner
not showy or obtrusive
Difference between restrained and reticent

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