taciturn

/tækˈɪtərn/

Definitions

1. adjective

unwilling to talk or communicate; uncommunicative

“He was a taciturn person who rarely spoke to anyone.”

2. noun

a person who is unwilling to talk or communicate

“The taciturn stranger walked past without saying a word.”

Synonyms

  • reserved
  • reticent
  • silent
  • uncommunicative

Antonyms

  • extroverted
  • loquacious
  • outgoing
  • talkative