Reticence

/ˈɹɛtɪs(ə)ns/

noun

  1. An abrupt breaking-off in speech, often indicated in print using an ellipsis (…) or an em dash (—).

Synonyms: reticence

noun

  1. Avoidance of saying or reluctance to say too much; discretion, tight-lippedness; an instance of acting in this manner.

  2. A silent and reserved nature.

  3. Followed by of: discretion or restraint in the use of something.

Synonyms: disinclination, hesitation, introversion, reservation, reserve, taciturnity

verb

  1. To deliberately not listen or pay attention to; to disregard, to ignore.

Synonyms: pass over

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