reserve
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5.2
- noun
- /rɪˈzɜrv/
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reticencia
- People involved in counseling and reconciliation describe a national trait of reserve and unwillingness to show emotion.
- dignity and reserve
- coldness and reserve
- a certain reserve
And we saw that that virtue thought that it had some sort of advantage over the way of the world that had this reserve.
- And we saw that that virtue thought that it had some sort of advantage over the way of the world that had this reserve.
Examples
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A simple explanation is that these subjects lacked the reserve to cope with additional stressors.
Academic text (2012) -
You have a quiet reserve.
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But please know now... ...I accept your decision without reserve.
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Let's decide, you and I, that between us there shall be no more such reserve.
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We need a certain reserve, a certain discretion in its presentation.
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Well, you're a doctor, so I think you have that professional reserve.
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His calm demeanor and quiet reserve made him a trusted confidant among his peers.
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Despite her obvious intelligence, there was a charming reserve in her manner that intrigued everyone.
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The diplomat spoke with great reserve, carefully weighing each word before sharing his opinions.
Synonyms
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4.8
The ability to control your feelings and actions
10
7.8
A feeling of not wanting to speak or share thoughts
9
7.7
Ability to stay calm and not show feelings in hard times
1
6.9
A way of being careful and reserved about sharing personal thoughts or feelings
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8.1
A tendency to keep feelings or desires inside
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8.8
Being unfriendly and distant with other people
Quiet behaviour that does not show feelings or thoughts openly
A tendency to be quiet and avoid talking
A state of showing little or no feeling
A habit of staying quiet and keeping away from other people
Antonyms
Compounds
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4.1
The central bank of the United States that controls interest rates and helps keep the country's money and banks safe
26
5.1
Seven people who set interest rates and other money rules in the United States
- Specialized
14
4.9
A regional bank that holds commercial banks' money and helps run the country's central bank system
12
3.5
A US regional bank in the central bank system that holds money for local banks
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4.4
The central bank of the United States that controls money and checks banks
2
5.1
Paper money the United States Federal Reserve issues for buying things
1
6.7
Money a company keeps from profits to use for special or unexpected costs that cannot be paid to shareholders
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4.0
A group of trained soldiers not on active duty who can be called in emergencies
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4.5
A college program that trains students to become military officers and usually requires service after graduation
- Archaic
1
9.9
A contract part that lets a team keep a player for one more year after it ends
- Specialized
1
7.2
The percentage of a bank's deposits that must be kept so customers can withdraw money
- Specialized
A hidden amount of money a company keeps to make profits look steady
- Specialized
The minimum percent of a bank's deposits it must keep and not lend
- Specialized
An account showing extra value when a company asset is worth more than its cost
- Specialized
A group of local people trained as soldiers who get called up in emergencies to defend the country
- Specialized
A company keeps money from profits to cover possible drops in asset value
How Reserved
Surface Forms
Etymology
Reserve comes from the Latin parts re- 'back' and servare 'to keep'. So a person's reserve is their habit of 'keeping back' feelings, being calm or quiet.