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Term: closemouthed

Description:

Closemouthed is an adjective that refers to someone who is unwilling or reluctant to speak, secretive, or not prone to sharing information verbally. It can also describe something that is kept confidential or not revealed.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Reluctant to speak or share information:

Example sentence: She remained closemouthed about her past, refusing to provide any details.

Sense 2:

Secretive or private:

Example sentence: The closemouthed company refused to disclose its financial records to the public.

Usages:

Usage 1:

Describing a person:

Example sentence: The closemouthed detective kept his findings to himself until he had enough evidence.

Usage 2:

Describing an organization or institution:

Example sentence: The closemouthed government agency rarely shared information with the public.

Usage 3:

Describing a secret or undisclosed matter:

Example sentence: The closemouthed affair between the two actors shocked the media.

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