No. 1,639 in German
zurückhaltend
Restrained; reserved; cautious.
In a sentence
Er ist bei neuen Bekanntschaften oft zurückhaltend.
He is often reserved when making new acquaintances.
The word 'zurückhaltend' in this context describes a person's demeanor or behavior as cautious or reserved.
Sie sprach zurückhaltend über ihre Pläne für die Zukunft.
She spoke reservedly about her plans for the future.
Here, 'zurückhaltend' modifies the manner of speaking, indicating discretion or hesitation.
Das Design des Apartments wirkt zurückhaltend und elegant.
The design of the apartment appears restrained and elegant.
In this instance, 'zurückhaltend' refers to the understated or minimalist style of the design.
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