Taciturnity (Noun)
Meaning
The trait of being uncommunicative; not volunteering anything more than necessary.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- Her taciturnity made it difficult for her colleagues to get to know her beyond her work.
- The detective's taciturnity was legendary, and even the most seasoned reporters couldn't get a quote out of him.
- His taciturnity was often misinterpreted as arrogance, but in reality, he was just a private person.
- The novelist's taciturnity was a trait that served him well in his writing, but made social gatherings a challenge.
- Despite his taciturnity, the artist's paintings spoke volumes about his inner world and emotions.