Secretive

usgb/ˈsiːkrətɪv/
adjective

A person who tends to hide their thoughts, feelings, or personal affairs from others.

He's quite secretive about his family.
Visual representation of "secretive" - A person who tends to hide their thoughts, feelings, or personal affairs from others.

Often appears as...

  • extremely secretive
  • somewhat secretive
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Personal Matters

Used when someone is intentionally quiet about their personal life or feelings.

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Despite being friends, he remained secretive about his past.
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Trust Issues

May imply a person doesn't trust others with their information or has something to hide.

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She was secretive and never shared her ideas with the team.
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Mystery Aura

Can create an air of mystery, making others more curious about the secretive person.

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His secretive nature made everyone speculate about his absence.
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