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reticent
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reluctant to speak to others, especially about one's thoughts and emotions

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Sarah was reticent when it came to discussing her personal life with her coworkers.
The normally reticent boy surprised everyone by giving a heartfelt speech at the graduation ceremony.

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retic

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reactive
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uk flag
/ɹiˈæktɪv/

behaving in response to an event or situation

unreactive

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reticently

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proactive
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controlling a situation by actively taking steps to manage it, rather than being passive or reactive

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reticently

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gregarious
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(of people) delighted by the company of others

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ungracious
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lacking in politeness, courtesy, or good manners

gracious

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reticently

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domineering
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showing a tendency to have control over others without taking their emotions into account

submissive

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reticently

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forthright
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(of a person) straightforward in expressing thoughts or opinions

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contentious
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inclined to argue or provoke disagreement

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standoffish
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reserved, aloof, or distant in one's interactions with others, often conveying a sense of unfriendliness or coldness

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backstabbing
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being dishonest and betraying someone behind their back, without them knowing

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reticent

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indulgent
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having a positive attitude toward someone or something

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reticent

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reticently

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reticently

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philanthropic
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(of a person or organization) having a desire to promote the well-being of others, typically through charitable donations or actions

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reticent

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reticently

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overindulgent
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/ˌoʊvɚɹɪndˈʌldʒənt/

excessively allowing oneself or others to have more than is necessary

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reticent

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reticently

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reticently

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