closeted

American  

[kloz-i-tid] / ˈklɒz ɪ tɪd /

adjective

1. functioning in private; secret; closet.

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Other Word Forms

• uncloseted adjective

Etymology

Origin of closeted

First recorded in 1675–85; closet + -ed ²

Example Sentences

"I thought a lot about how difficult it would be to be a closeted pro player."

From Barron's

It’s a stunning moment, and one of the show’s most memorable scenes, because it earnestly captures the silent yearning that comprises so much of the gay experience, especially for closeted gay men.

From Salon

Why it’s vital: Unsettling but gorgeously realized, the series introduces a disquieting dread that encapsulates the fear of being closeted in a small community while acknowledging the bittersweet yearning that comes with an awakening youth.

From Salon

Likewise, a video Falley plays features Gibson as a high school basketball star, and shows the poet as a youth back when they were closeted.

From Salon

And not his potential allies, as closeted as they may be.

From The Wall Street Journal