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reticent vs. reluctant

reticent

[ret-uh-suhnt] / ˈrɛt ə sənt /

adjective

disposed to be silent or not to speak freely; reserved.

Synonyms:

uncommunicative, quiet, taciturn

Antonyms:

voluble, talkative
reluctant or restrained.

reluctant

[ri-luhk-tuhnt] / rɪˈlʌk tənt /

adjective

unwilling; disinclined.

a reluctant candidate.

Antonyms:

willing
struggling in opposition.