taciturnity
taciturnity — noun
1. the quality of being someone who is naturally very quiet and says very little, w
the quality of being someone who is naturally very quiet and says very little, which can make them seem unfriendly or uninterested in talking to others
Dr. Okonkwo was known for his taciturnity but gave a moving speech at the ceremony.
known for + [someone's] taciturnity
Lin's taciturnity at the dinner table confused the guests, who were used to lively conversation.
possessive + taciturnity
The librarian appreciated Mr. Kimura's taciturnity, since he never disturbed the other readers.
Mei found her uncle's taciturnity frustrating until she learned he showed care through small favours.
- silence
more general; can describe any absence of speech, not just a habitual trait
- reticence
similar but often suggests a conscious choice not to speak about a particular matter; less negative in tone
- reserve
focuses more on emotional restraint and keeping one's feelings private, not just speaking little
- uncommunicativeness
more direct but less common; can describe a deliberate refusal to share information
- talkativeness
the habit of talking a great deal, the opposite of being quiet by nature
- loquacity
a more formal word for the tendency to talk very fluently and at length
文法句型
the + taciturnity + of + noun phrase
possessive + taciturnity
用法筆記
This is a formal word; in everyday conversation, 'silence' or 'quietness' is more common. Taciturnity specifically describes a habitual pattern of being quiet, not a temporary or one-time silence.