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Reclusive vs Untalkative - What's the difference?

reclusive | untalkative |

As adjectives the difference between reclusive and untalkative

is that reclusive is of, characterized by, or preferring privacy and isolation; secluded while untalkative is unwilling to talk; taciturn; refusing to speak.

reclusive

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Of, characterized by, or preferring privacy and isolation; secluded.
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  • And if it sort not well, you may conceal her,
    As best befits her wounded reputation,
    In some reclusive and religious life,
    Out of all eyes, tongues, minds and injuries.

    Synonyms

    * hermit-like * withdrawn

    untalkative

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • unwilling to talk; taciturn; refusing to speak
  • Synonyms

    * See also

    Antonyms

    * talkative