Synonyms of reticence

reticence

noun

ˈre-tə-sən(t)s 

as in reluctance

a lack of willingness or desire to do or accept something

the publisher's reticence to make content available online for free

Synonyms & Similar Words

• reluctance
• hesitancy
• unwillingness
• hesitance
• doubt
• disinclination
• skepticism
• hesitation
• suspicion
• indecision
• uncertainty
• vacillation
• irresolution
• wavering
• distrust
• faltering
• staggering
• mistrust
• wabbling
• wobbling
• fence-sitting
• incertitude
• shilly-shallying
• misgiving
• distrustfulness
• mistrustfulness
• misdoubt
• uncertainness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• willingness
• inclination
• conviction
• assurance
• certainty
• surety
• certitude
• assuredness
• positiveness
• sureness

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of reticence

There was a certain reticence and hesitance from Utah’s shooters. —Thomas Drance, The Athletic, 19 Dec. 2024

Though often frustrating in the documentary, his reticence is fascinating to witness when directed at others. —Ky Henderson, Rolling Stone, 17 Dec. 2024

Related:Tennessee Democrats outline legislative agenda aimed at supporting working-class families Lamar also criticized Republican reticence to enact gun access reform. —Melissa Brown, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024

Forging a lasting deal between Ukraine and Russia to end a war that began with Russia’s invasion will take longer, judging from Trump’s remarks about the scope of the conflict and his reticence to reveal if he’s spoken with Russian President Vladimir Putin since Nov. 5. —Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 17 Dec. 2024