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Taciturnity

Definition

(formal) The quality of being taciturn; the state of being uncommunicative or reserved in speech; a tendency to be silent or unresponsive, often giving the impression of being aloof or unfriendly.

Example Sentences

1The novelist's taciturnity about her personal life only added to her enigmatic public image.
2Is the CEO's taciturnity during the press conference a sign of confidence or a lack of transparency?
3The artist's taciturnity about the meaning of her work has sparked intense debate among critics and scholars.
4Try not to misinterpret someone's taciturnity as a sign of unfriendliness or disinterest.
5There is a cultural expectation that leaders should embody a certain level of taciturnity, maintaining a dignified silence in the face of criticism.

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