How is the word zurückhaltend translated from German to English

English translation
reserved
adjective

Vorsichtig und ohne sich stark zu zeigen oder festzulegen.

Cautious, without showing much or committing yourself.

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  • Er ist eher zurückhaltend. — He's rather reserved.

  • Die Käufer sind im Moment zurückhaltend. — Buyers are holding back at the moment.

  • Sie hat zurückhaltend reagiert. — She reacted cautiously.

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