Meaning of the German Word "Zurückhaltend"

zurückhaltend

undemonstrative

Not tending to express feelings, especially affectionate ones, openly.

Example Sentence

Er kam aus einer zurückhaltenden Familie, die sich selten umarmte.

Other Meanings of This Word

In a way that does not openly express feelings.

C2Adverb

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Definition: Not tending to express feelings, especially affectionate ones, openly.

Word Information

What is the CEFR level of the word "zurückhaltend"?

C2

What grammatical category does "zurückhaltend" have?

Adjective

Which vocabulary topic does "zurückhaltend" belong to?

Emotions