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Absentminded vs Reserved - What's the difference?

absentminded | reserved |

As adjectives the difference between absentminded and reserved

is that absentminded is while reserved is (comparable) slow to reveal emotion or opinions.

As a verb reserved is

(reserve).

absentminded

English

Alternative forms

* absent-minded

Adjective

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    reserved

    English

    Verb

    (head)
  • (reserve)

    • Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • (comparable) Slow to reveal emotion or opinions.
    • He was a quiet, reserved person.
  • (not comparable) Set aside for the use of a particular person or party.
    • I'm sorry, sir, but these are reserved seats.

    Synonyms

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    Related terms

    * reservedly * reservedness

    Derived terms

    * reserved track

    See also

    * shy

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