noun ·4 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The state or characteristic of being secretive. uncountable
2. 2
   the trait of keeping things secret wordnet
3. 3
   characterized by a lack of openness (especially about one's actions or purposes) wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

buttocksclosenessclosenessconcealmentdiscretionevasion

Etymology

From secretive + -ness.

Related phrases

organ of secretivenessconspiracy of silencewall of silence

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