Taciturn Meaning in English
word
ˈtæsɪˌtɝn
TASS-i-turn
tˈæsɪtˌɜːn
TASS-i-turn
Definition
Someone who is taciturn speaks very little, often seeming quiet or reserved.
Usage & Nuances
'Taciturn' is formal and describes someone who chooses not to speak much, often by nature. Unlike 'silent', it suggests consistent quietness, not just a moment. Common in descriptions: 'a taciturn man'. Don't confuse with 'reticent', which may imply unwillingness to share information.
Spanish: taciturno - calladoPortuguese (BR): taciturno - caladoPortuguese (PT): taciturno - caladoChinese (Simplified): 沉默寡言 - 不爱说话Chinese (Traditional): 沉默寡言 - 不愛說話Hindi: अल्पभाषी - कम बोलने वालाArabic: قليل الكلام - صَمُوتBengali: স্বল্পভাষী - মিতভাষীRussian: молчаливый - неразговорчивыйJapanese: 無口な - 寡黙なVietnamese: ít nói - trầm lặngKorean: 말수가 적은 - 과묵한Turkish: az konuşan - suskunUrdu: کم گو - کم سخنIndonesian: pendiam - sedikit bicara
Example Sentences
He is a taciturn person who rarely joins conversations.
basic
The new student seemed taciturn on his first day.
basic
My grandfather was taciturn, but very kind.
basic
He’s not unfriendly—just taciturn by nature.
natural
During meetings, she remains taciturn unless asked directly.
natural
People sometimes mistake his taciturn manner for arrogance.
natural