Zurückhaltend Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Zurückhaltend" is mainly used as adjective meaning "reserved", "discreet" or "reticent". It is also used as adverb.

Essential properties of "zurückhaltend"

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Meanings of "zurückhaltend" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Reserved, discreet person"

"Zurückhaltend", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er ist sehr zurückhaltend und spricht selten über seine Gefühle.He is very reserved and rarely talks about his feelings.
  2. Sie war zurückhaltend, als sie das erste Mal auf der Bühne stand.She was reticent when she stood on stage for the first time.
  3. Seine zurückhaltende Art machte ihn schwer zu durchschauen.His reserved manner made him difficult to fathom.

2.) "Act reservedly or cautiously"

"Zurückhaltend", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er äußerte sich zurückhaltend zu den Plänen.He commented cautiously on the plans.
  2. Sie reagierte zurückhaltend auf das Angebot.She reacted reservedly to the offer.
  3. Er handelte zurückhaltend in der Verhandlung.He acted cautiously in the negotiation.
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