reservedness
Definitions
The quality or state of being self-restrained and keeping one's thoughts or feelings to oneself.
A tendency to be formal, distant, or shy in social interactions.
Examples
Her natural reservedness often made people mistake her shyness for coldness.
Despite his reservedness, he was a deeply observant and thoughtful listener.
Synonyms
reticence shyness aloofness introversion restraint detachment modesty
Antonyms
gregariousness extroversion outspokenness sociability friendliness openness exuberance