Synonyms of the word

taciturnity

• n. The trait of being taciturn.
• n. (law, Scotland) Failure to assert a legal right in a way that implies that it is being given up.

reserve

• n. (behaviour) Restriction.
• n. That which is reserved or kept back, as for future use.
• n. (social) Something initially kept back for later use in a recreation.
• n. In exhibitions, a distinction indicating that the recipient will get a prize in the event of another person…
• n. (calico printing) A resist.
• n. A preparation used on an object being electroplated to fix the limits of the deposit.
• v. To keep back; to retain.
• v. To keep in store for future or special use.
• v. To book in advance; to make a reservation.
• v. (obsolete) To make an exception of; to except.

reticence

• n. tight-lippedness, discretion, avoidance of saying too much.
• n. a silent and reserved nature.

uncommunicativeness

• n. The quality of being uncommunicative.