Meaning of the German Word "Zurückhaltend"

zurückhaltend

undemonstratively

In a way that does not openly express feelings.

Example Sentence

Sie nickte zurückhaltend, um zu zeigen, dass sie verstand.

Other Meanings of This Word

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

C2Adjective

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Definition: In a way that does not openly express feelings.

Word Information

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

C2

What grammatical category does "zurückhaltend" have?

Adverb

Which vocabulary topic does "zurückhaltend" belong to?

Emotions