How to Use reticent in a Sentence

reticent

adjective

• Don’t be reticent about bringing your questions to the boss.
  — Shellye Archambeau, Forbes, 11 Aug. 2022
• And at least one customer was a little reticent to come back.
  — Lindsey Bahr, USA TODAY, 20 Aug. 2020
• Though reticent to talk to us, our insider agreed to chat on the grounds of strict anonymity.
  — Chuck Tannert, Popular Mechanics, 2 July 2018
• Kip, who had good size and weight, was not so reticent and made more than a dozen retrieves.
  — John Schandelmeier, Anchorage Daily News, 7 May 2018
• Matt can chat about his bond with his dad for hours, but Dave seems more reticent.
  — Tim Diovanni, Dallas News, 28 Aug. 2020
• The truth is, a lot of people were reticent about doing a musical.
  — Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Dec. 2022
• Ian Schrager has always been reticent to discuss the club.
  — Julia Felsenthal, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2018
• Senate Democrats also seem reticent to support the idea of a fourth check.
  — Chris Morris, Fortune, 30 Nov. 2021
• The other three sheriffs were more reticent about the deployment.
  — Doug Stanglin, USA TODAY, 5 Apr. 2018
• Some lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have been reticent to change filibuster rules.
  — Alejandro De La Garza, Time, 11 Aug. 2019
• And the fear of missing out may even inspire other more reticent returners to join them.
  — David Morel, Forbes, 12 May 2021
• Maybe Preller was reticent to dip into his club’s prospect pool to make a trade for a pitcher.
  — Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2021
• Sometimes the different treats at the vet's office are enough to entice a reticent dog.
  — Jennifer Nelson, Southern Living, 2 June 2021
• Other experts have been more reticent in their response to the painting.
  — Brigit Katz, Smithsonian, 17 May 2018
• Those who advocate for a reckoning weren't as reticent to go on the record.
  — Amber Hunt, Cincinnati.com, 18 June 2020
• But Lloyd has long been much more reticent to speak out on social issues.
  — New York Times, 7 Oct. 2021
• Time and again, usually reticent Parisians pop their heads out of car windows or stop in the street to admire the rig.
  — Anna Hartley, Washington Post, 19 Aug. 2022
• In the past, the actress was reticent to speak out about such controversial topics.
  — Priya Rao, Marie Claire, 25 Jan. 2021
• Some of the most reticent senators come from states where health-care systems stand to lose the most financially if the bill passed.
  — Alaska Dispatch News, 25 June 2017
• Dining closures and weekend boredom have pushed a country of reticent cooks to prepare more of its own meals.
  — Amanda Mull, The Atlantic, 5 Mar. 2021
• Others are reticent to share their discovery for fear of being judged.
  — Fox News, 16 Nov. 2020
• But other Democrats have not been so reticent to go after the president.
  — Jonathan Lemire, Star Tribune, 6 Oct. 2020
• Even then, his stoicism was a perfect front for one of the most reticent organizations in sports.
  — Rob Mahoney, SI.com, 16 Apr. 2018
• Potential clients might still be reticent, but that focused emphasis could be enough to bring them around to a deal.
  — Rhett Power, Forbes, 29 Aug. 2021
• If the show falters, other shows may be reticent about following suit.
  — Paul Grein, Billboard, 24 Aug. 2021
• Gradually, the reticent pair begins to open up to each other about past trauma and grief.
  — Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 2 Mar. 2022
• But many higher-end retailers who carry these masks are reticent to talk about it.
  — refinery29.com, 1 Sep. 2020
• While almost all players were roped into this world, some were more reticent than others.
  — SI.com, 13 May 2018
• Kirby had ideas about stories featuring these new gods, but was reticent to tell them.
  — Abraham Riesman, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2021
• But many remain reticent because of two factors — fear and mistrust.
  — Phillip Braun, Forbes, 26 May 2021

Last Updated: 27 Mar 2024