taciturnity
advancedC1/ˌtæsɪˈtɜːrnɪti/ · ta-ci-turn-i-ty
The quality or state of being taciturn; inclined to silence.
Meanings
The quality or state of being taciturn; inclined to silence.
خاموشی کی کیفیت یا حالت؛ خاموش رہنے کی عادت.
خاموشی
khamoshi
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- taciturnity of character
- a person of taciturnity
- embrace taciturnity
Example Sentences
His taciturnity made it difficult to understand his true feelings.
اس کی خاموشی نے اس کے حقیقی جذبات کو سمجھنا مشکل بنا دیا۔
Is ki khamoshi ne us ke haqeeqi jazbaat ko samajhna mushkil bana diya.
Taciturnity is often mistaken for aloofness.
خاموشی کو اکثر دوری کے طور پر سمجھا جاتا ہے۔
Khamoshi ko aksar doori ke tor par samjha jata hai.
In a world full of chatter, his taciturnity stood out.
گفتگو سے بھرے اس دنیا میں، اس کی خاموشی نمایاں تھی۔
Guftagu se bhare is duniya mein, is ki khamoshi namiyaan thi.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'taciturn' as someone who has 'turn' away from speaking.
Imagine a quiet library where no one whispers a word.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
خموشی بھی غالب کی ایک باغی ہے، سو اپنے فرمائشیں چُپ کے ہی کرتے ہیں۔
Khamoshi bhi Ghalib ki aik baghi hai, so apne farmaishen chup ke hi karte hain.
Silence is also a rebel of Ghalib; thus, requests are made quietly.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
خاموشی کا مطلب خاموشی نہیں ہوتا۔
Khamoshi ka matlab khamoshi nahi hota.
Silence doesn't always mean silence.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "taciturnitas" — habit of being silent
First known use: 1850
The word 'taciturnity' has its roots in the Latin 'taciturnus,' meaning 'silent' or 'reserved.' It entered the English language in the mid-19th century.