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Meanings of reserved in English
Marked by self-restraint and reticence.
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Examples for "reticent"
Examples for "reticent"
1
Wanda liked Dana, although her new friend was a shade too reticent.
2
The lard is fun, but use vegetable oil if you are reticent.
3
He grew reticent, and, to try you, asked you for your story.
4
He looked modest and reticent; his person was the reverse of commanding.
5
And the main reason he'd been reticent to have Sydney join them.
1
But to discern the words, she needed to be calm and unemotional.
2
I remember that very well, Breivik said in an unemotional, matter-of-fact tone.
3
Their parting in the hall of the Continental Hotel was unemotional enough.
4
The entrance of Sir Mosley Menteith had changed the unemotional feminine atmosphere.
5
You are quite well, I hope? The voice was quiet, unemotional, courteous.
1
Minurso officers are cagey about the last time ceasefire terms were violated.
2
I asked them some questions about Jamila, and they were definitely cagey.
3
He wouldn't give you the time of day; he was too cagey.
4
You had to be careful with Cello; she was so socially cagey.
5
I couldn't tell if he was being cagey, or was simply obtuse.
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But the prime minister and his entourage were tightlipped on the details.
2
Until then, the aviation industry is remaining tightlipped on possible causes.
3
He waited, pale, tightlipped, and formidable; Sylvie moved a little closer to him.
4
Does your grandmother have that tightlipped, determined look she wears at times of stress?
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Nehawu remained tightlipped about their reaction to the adjusted offer.
1
One thing's for sure: Washington is still tight-lipped on the baby issue.
2
However, in typically tight-lipped fashion, Apple has yet to confirm its plans.
3
Mr Brownlee also remained tight-lipped about legal protection of troops in Iraq.
4
Edward Wardwell stared at me tight-lipped, and then said, resignedly, 'All right.
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Marchionne is being equally tight-lipped about his plans for the Polish plant.
Usage of reserved in English
1
However, the final decision on this point is reserved, the document states.
2
National Storage said Warburg Pincus reserved its right to revisit its decision.
3
This worked fine until a group called Catalyst reserved the display cases.
4
Fannie Mae reserved the right to bring future claims against the bank.
5
Justice Peters reserved her decision, but said it would be given urgency.
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Justice Ellis finished hearing the case on Monday and reserved her decision.
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The service is free, though they've reserved a number of popular keywords.
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Sullivan reserved judgment on whether Newman will remain free pending his appeal.
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Citigroup said it's fully reserved for the costs associated with the agreement.
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The CCA heard the appeal earlier this month and reserved its decision.
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The increasing amount of campus gun violence is not reserved for PWIs.
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Users can purchase up to 20 reserved instances, without any questions asked.
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After the past week maybe fear should be reserved for life-threatening situations.
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Seated in the chair reserved for the guest of honor, the manager.
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Justice Woodhouse has reserved his decision on whether to order the release.
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The new legislation may also include reserved seats for women in parliament.
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South Africa
Common
Ireland
Common
New Zealand
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