German English Dictionary

zurückhaltend in English:

1. retentive

English word "zurückhaltend"(retentive) occurs in sets:

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Flashcards aus dem Buch - "A Layman's Life of Jesu...
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2. restrained

I wanted a hamburger, but I restrained myself.

The speaker was restrained in his attitude.

I was expecting him to be furious but he was very restrained.

She restrained tears with difficulty.

Advocates of capitalism are very apt to appeal to the sacred principles of liberty, which are embodied in one maxim: The fortunate must not be restrained in the exercise of tyranny over the unfortunate.

We ate with chopsticks in restrained silence.

In adolescence, I hated life and was continually on the verge of suicide, from which, however, I was restrained by the desire to know more mathematics.

We restrained the boy from breaking the window.

I barely restrained the impulse to strike him.

English word "zurückhaltend"(restrained) occurs in sets:

Flashcards aus dem Buch - "The Long, Silvery Day" ...
Flashcards aus dem Buch - "A Caution to the Direct...

3. reticent

He is reticent and he never speaks unless spoken to.

Paweł is a very reticent man.

But she has been reticent when it comes to sharing them.

I personally think that the only reason for her failing the oral exam was her reticent nature.

She's strangely reticent about her son.

they were reticent about answering questions

she was extremely reticent about her personal affairs

He is very reticent about his past.

English word "zurückhaltend"(reticent) occurs in sets:

Flashcards aus dem Buch - "The Cruel Murder of Min...
Flashcards aus dem Buch - "The History of Don Quix...

4. cautious

Be cautious and don't go too far!

Stay cautious - somebody is watching us.

Becky's become a very cautious driver since her accident.

Tom thinks that Mary is being unnecessarily cautious.

Be cautious!

To be cautious is often to show wisdom.

You are game, but more cautious thinking about safety.

I am cautious with regard to this question of turning outward and inward.

As far as Bob is concerned, anything goes. By contrast, Jane is very cautious.

Perhaps a more cautious approach would bring better results.

/ˈkɔː.ʃəs/ He's a cautious driver.a cautious approach cautious criticism

Auto companies are taking a cautious approach toward introducing electric cars.

Someone who is cautious avoids risks: He's a cautious driver.

If I had been cautious I wouldn; t have left the bag on the bench.

Since his arrival in town, all the women have remained cautious about him.

English word "zurückhaltend"(cautious) occurs in sets:

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