taciturn

/'tæsitə:n/

Thân thiện

A taciturn man sits alone on a park bench, watching the ducks.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Habitually reserved and uncommunicative: Describes a person who tends to be quiet, says little, and does not readily engage in conversation.

Usage

The word "taciturn" is used to describe a person's enduring personality trait of being quiet and disinclined to speak. It is more formal than synonyms like "quiet" and often implies a somewhat stern, aloof, or thoughtful silence rather than shyness.

Examples

• Adjective:
  • The taciturn farmer rarely spoke to anyone in the village.
  • Her taciturn nature made it difficult to know what she was thinking.
  • He gave a taciturn nod in response to the question.

Advanced Usage

• "taciturn silence": A silence that is characteristic of a person who is habitually quiet.
  • A taciturn silence fell over the group as they waited for the news.

Variants and Related Words

• Taciturnity (noun): The quality or state of being taciturn.
  • His taciturnity was often mistaken for rudeness.

Synonyms

• Reticent: Restrained in expression, presentation, or appearance.
• Laconic: Using very few words.
• Untalkative: Not inclined to talk.

Antonyms

• Garrulous: Excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters.
• Loquacious: Tending to talk a great deal.
• Voluble: Speaking or spoken incessantly and fluently.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. habitually reserved and uncommunicative