tight-lippedness

Definitions

The quality or habit of being reluctant to speak or share information.

The state of being secretive or reserved in one's communication.

Examples

His legendary tight-lippedness made it nearly impossible for reporters to extract any details about the upcoming merger.

The detective grew frustrated by the suspect's persistent tight-lippedness during the interrogation.

Synonyms

reticence taciturnity reserve secretiveness closeness uncommunicativeness silence

Antonyms

loquacity garrulity talkativeness volubility communicativeness frankness outspokenness