noun as in strong fondness

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reticence, reserve

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Example:The new CEO exhibited a notable reticence when questioned about the company's restructuring.

Definition:The quality of being reserved and reluctant to talk about one's thoughts and feelings.

From reticence

Example:Her natural reserve made it difficult for her colleagues to know her better.

Definition:A personality trait characterized by a tendency to be generally reticent and emotionally restrained.

From reserve