As adjectives the difference between reticent and shy
is that reticent is keeping one's thoughts and opinions to oneself; reserved or restrained while shy is easily frightened; timid.
What is a meaning of reticent?
1 : inclined to be silent or uncommunicative in speech : reserved. 2 : restrained in expression, presentation, or appearance the room has an aspect of reticent dignity— A. N. Whitehead.
What does reticent mean synonym?
Some common synonyms of reticent are reserved, secretive, silent, and taciturn. While all these words mean "showing restraint in speaking," reticent implies a reluctance to speak out or at length, especially about one's own affairs.
