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单词 reservedness
释义

reserved

adjective

re·​served ri-ˈzərvd How to pronounce reserved (audio)
1
: restrained in words and actions
2
: kept or set apart or aside for future or special use
reservedly
ri-ˈzər-vəd-lē How to pronounce reserved (audio)
adverb
reservedness
ri-ˈzər-vəd-nəs How to pronounce reserved (audio)
noun

Synonyms

  • closemouthed
  • dumb
  • laconic
  • reticent
  • silent
  • taciturn
  • tight-lipped
  • uncommunicative
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Example Sentences

She is a very reserved young woman. The front row is reserved for faculty.
Recent Examples on the Web William is more reserved by nature, not in his character but is more careful and considered. Richard Jerome, Peoplemag, 9 Sep. 2022 His mother described him as a reserved, quiet and laid-back person who had a host of friends. Adam Ferrise, cleveland, 14 Aug. 2022 The American Psychology Association adds that introverts may be more withdrawn, reserved, quiet, and deliberate. Rebecca Joy Stanborough, SELF, 18 July 2022 One major league talent evaluator who recently watched Sasaki was more reserved in his praise. Dylan Hernández, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2022 Many British observers are clearly hoping for a successor a bit more reserved – and closer to home. Greg Palkot, Fox News, 8 July 2022 The privilege of feminist rebellion is too often reserved for white, upper-middle-class women, and for years, valid critiques like Nguyen’s—and the simple passage of time—pushed me away from embracing the full-on riot grrrl aesthetic. Emma Specter, Vogue, 27 June 2022 Add the reserved pimiento liquid (about ⅓ cup) to the eggs and whisk to combine. Spread the cooked vegetables in an even layer in the skillet. San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Aug. 2022 Slowly whisk in ¼ cup of the reserved cooking liquid into egg mixture; add to hot pasta, tossing constantly over low heat until sauce thickens, about 1 minute. People Staff, PEOPLE.com, 31 July 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1601, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

reserved

adjective

re·​served ri-ˈzərvd How to pronounce reserved (audio)
1
: cautious in words and actions
2
: kept or set apart for future or special use We have reserved seats.

reservedness

noun

as in bashfulness

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • bashfulness
  • diffidence
  • timidness
  • sheepishness
  • timidity
  • shyness
  • deference
  • quietness
  • submissiveness
  • acquiescence
  • fearfulness
  • cautiousness
  • wariness
  • timorousness
  • faintheartedness
  • passivity
  • resignedness
  • mousiness
  • softness
  • retiringness
  • submission
  • feebleness
  • humility
  • demureness
  • reserve
  • cowardliness
  • compliance
  • pusillanimity
  • humbleness
  • meekness
  • carefulness
  • modesty
  • cravenness
  • dastardliness
  • gutlessness
  • down-to-earthness
  • spinelessness
  • lowliness
  • weakness
  • poltroonery

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • attitude
  • assertiveness
  • aggressiveness
  • boldness
  • forwardness
  • brashness
  • cockiness
  • swagger
  • cheekiness
  • overconfidence
  • audaciousness
  • cocksureness
  • temerity
  • impudence
  • sauciness
  • insolence
  • boastfulness
  • disdain
  • cheek
  • impertinence
  • condescension
  • nerve
  • brassiness
  • vanity
  • scorn
  • swash
  • arrogance
  • flamboyance
  • showiness
  • superiority
  • haughtiness
  • ostentation
  • imperiousness
  • ostentatiousness
  • hauteur
  • pretence
  • egotism
  • superciliousness
  • peremptoriness
  • pride
  • loftiness
  • assumption
  • pomposity
  • egoism
  • self-complacency
  • pretension
  • lordliness
  • pompousness
  • self-opinion
  • presumptuousness
  • pretentiousness
  • pridefulness
  • pretense
  • conceit
  • self-satisfaction
  • vaingloriousness
  • self-centeredness
  • self-importance
  • self-glorification
  • self-conceit
  • bumptiousness
  • chest-thumping
  • huffiness
  • self-assumption
  • self-partiality
  • self-applause
  • toploftiness
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