taciturn

adjective
UK: /ˈtæsɪtɜːn/
US: /ˈtæsɪtɜːrn/

  1. Tending not to speak much; reserved or quiet.

    1. He was a taciturn man, rarely speaking in public.
    2. Even in a group, she remained taciturn, observing more than participating, while others chatted.

  2. Habitually silent or reserved in speech; disinclined to conversation.

    1. Our new neighbor is taciturn and keeps to himself.
    2. The taciturn coach rarely offered praise, but his silence spoke volumes when the team won.

Synonyms

silent reticent uncommunicative quiet reserved

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "taciturn" in English means: Tending not to speak much; reserved or quiet., Habitually silent or reserved in speech; disinclined to conversation..

The phonetic transcription of "taciturn" is /ˈtæsɪtɜːn/ in British English and /ˈtæsɪtɜːrn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "taciturn": silent, reticent, uncommunicative, quiet, reserved.

Example usage of "taciturn": "He was a taciturn man, rarely speaking in public.". More examples on the page.