reserved
/ɹɪˈzɝvd/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Self-restrained in the expression of emotions or opinions.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Kiềm chế trong việc biểu hiện cảm xúc hoặc quan điểm
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Adjective
Examples
Near-synonyms: taciturn, untalkative; see also Thesaurus:taciturn
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Set aside for a particular person or purpose; spoken for.
Adjective
Examples
Near-synonyms: allocated, assigned, dedicated
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “reserved” mean?
Self-restrained in the expression of emotions or opinions.
Is “reserved” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.