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when someone doesn’t talk much, or someone who is talking less than usual at a particular time
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quiet
She was quiet, thoughtful girl, unlike her brother.
when someone is quiet by nature
małomówny, milczący
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taciturn
Interviewed the famously taciturn coach in ‘93.
someone who uses few words in a way that sounds unfriendly and slightly impatient
szorstki, opryskliwt
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abrupt/ short
She can be a little abrupt at times.
used for a comment that is brief and rather impatient
oschły, dosadny
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terse/ curt
Derek’s terse reply ended the conversation.
someone who does not say very much and does not try to be friendly
zdawkowy
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monosyllabic
He made monosyllabic replies to my questions.
someone who is rather secretive about a particular subject and no reluctant to say much
powściągliwy
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guarded/ tight-lipped/ unforthcoming
He is resolutely unforthcoming on the subject.
someone who is quiet because they are a little unhappy or anxious
przygaszony
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subdued
I thought Harry seemed a bit subdued-didn’t you?
a man or woman who does not talk very much
małomówny człowiek
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man/woman of few words
Being a man of few words, his message was short and to the point.
a tense you might say when you’re annoyed with someone because they won’t speak
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Has the cat got your tongue?
What’s the matter? Has the car got uour tongue?
someone who says only what is important, using few words
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doesn’t waste words
She didn’t waste words but it was generally worth listening to what she said.

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