reservedness

/rɪˈzɜrvdnəs/
noun
  1. The quality of being private, quiet, or not showing one's feelings or thoughts openly.
    • His natural reservedness made it hard for others to get to know him.
    • The teacher appreciated the student's reservedness in class, but wished she would participate more.
    • Cultural reservedness can sometimes be mistaken for unfriendliness.
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