reservedness
- a word derived from reserved.
Example Sentences
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Michelle says that when they first met there was some "reservedness".
From BBC ● May 12, 2026
And the reservedness I had witnessed in Baltimore persisted.
From New York Times ● Feb. 11, 2022
The mix-up may be explained by Maguire’s reservedness and his focus on seeking justice for workers, rather than on his legacy, Mr. Collins said, citing his mother’s description of his great-grandfather.
From New York Times ● Sep. 5, 2020
From coarse or sensual self-indulgence the young Puritan turned with disgust: "A certain reservedness of nature, an honest haughtiness and self-esteem, kept me still above those low descents of mind."
From History of the English People, Volume V Puritan England, 1603-1660 by Green, John Richard
I had thought of saying more, but, as I wish to be brief, I will conclude by telling you that, notwithstanding her reservedness, several friends, with myself, had a good hope of Lizzie.
From The Little Gleaner, Vol. X. A Monthly Magazine for the Young by Various
