caginess

/ˈkeɪdʒinəs/
noun
  1. The quality of being secretive or evasive.
    • The company's caginess regarding the product launch frustrated investors.
    • His caginess about his past made his friends curious.
    • There was a certain caginess in her tone that suggested she knew more than she let on.
  2. The quality of being cautious and shrewd.
    • His caginess in business dealings earned him a reputation as a tough negotiator.
    • The lawyer's caginess helped her client avoid a bad settlement.
    • With the caginess of a veteran detective, she questioned the suspect.
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