Reticent (adj)
ret-is-ent
Disposed to be silent or not to speak freely; reserved. Reluctant or restrained.
First recorded in 1825–35; from Latin reticent- (stem of reticēns ), present participle of reticēre “to be silent.
Example sentences
“I think some of the trolls hope that by attacking me they’ll make me reticent to share my opinions, but no such chance!”
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