Definition of Secretiveness in English :

Define Secretiveness in English

Secretiveness meaning in English

Meaning of Secretiveness in English

Pronunciation of Secretiveness in English

Secretiveness pronunciation in English

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Secretiveness

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Noun

1. closeness, secretiveness

characterized by a lack of openness (especially about one's actions or purposes)

2. secrecy, secretiveness, silence

the trait of keeping things secret

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Secretiveness

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adjective
inclined to secrecy; reticent

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Secretiveness

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adjective
1. 
tending to conceal one's thoughts, feelings, affairs, etc. from others; reticent; not frank or open
2. 
secretory

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Secretiveness

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adj.
1.
a. Having a tendency to keep one's thoughts or activities unknown to others: a secretive neighbor; secretive spy agencies.
b. Characterized by or done in secrecy: a secretive meeting; a secretive act.
2. Suggestive of the keeping of secrets: a secretive look; a secretive whisper.
3. Tending to remain concealed. Used of animals.

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