Taciturnity: meaning, definitions and examples
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taciturnity
[ หtรฆsษชหtษrnษti ]
state of being
Taciturnity refers to a state of being reserved or uncommunicative in speech. It describes a person who tends to be quiet and prefers to keep to themselves rather than engage in conversations. This trait can often lead others to perceive them as distant or aloof.
Synonyms
aloofness, reserve, reticence, silence, withdrawnness
Examples of usage
- His taciturnity made it difficult for others to get to know him.
- The taciturnity of the group was evident during the meeting.
- Despite her taciturnity, her thoughts were rich and complex.
- His taciturnity was mistaken for disinterest.
Translations
Translations of the word "taciturnity" in other languages:
๐ต๐น taciturnidade
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฎเฅเคจเคคเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Schweigsamkeit
๐ฎ๐ฉ ketidakacakan
๐บ๐ฆ ะผะพะฒัะฐะทะฝัััั
๐ต๐ฑ milczenie
๐ฏ๐ต ๆฒ้ป
๐ซ๐ท taciturnitรฉ
๐ช๐ธ taciturnidad
๐น๐ท suskunluk
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ณผ๋ฌตํจ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงููุฏูุก
๐จ๐ฟ mlฤenlivost
๐ธ๐ฐ mlฤanlivosลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ๆฒ้ป
๐ธ๐ฎ taciturnost
๐ฎ๐ธ รพรถgn
๐ฐ๐ฟ าฏะฝััะทะดัะบ
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแฉแฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ susqunluq
๐ฒ๐ฝ taciturnidad
Etymology
The word 'taciturnity' originates from the Latin word 'taciturnus', which means 'silent' or 'quiet'. It is derived from 'tacere', meaning 'to be silent'. The term began to be used in English around the early 19th century to describe the quality of being given to silence or restraint in speaking. Taciturnity has often been associated with individuals who may possess deep thoughts or knowledge but choose not to express them openly. Over time, the concept has also been linked to personality traits, where taciturn individuals may be perceived as thoughtful or introspective, despite initial assumptions of aloofness or unfriendliness. The nuances of taciturnity continue to be explored in literature and psychology, often highlighting the complexities of human communication.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #34,372 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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