Reserved vs Unspeaking - What's the difference?
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(reserve)
(comparable) Slow to reveal emotion or opinions.
(not comparable) Set aside for the use of a particular person or party.
Silent, not talking.
Mute, unable to speak for physical or psychological reasons.
As verbs the difference between reserved and unspeaking
is that reserved is past tense of reserve while unspeaking is present participle of lang=en.As adjectives the difference between reserved and unspeaking
is that reserved is slow to reveal emotion or opinions while unspeaking is silent, not talking.reserved
English
Verb
(head)Adjective
(en adjective)- He was a quiet, reserved person.
- I'm sorry, sir, but these are reserved seats.