reserviert
reserved, aloof
adjective re-zer-FEERT Rare
Origin: from French 'réservé'
Also means
distant, standoffish
Usage Note
Reserviert describes someone who is emotionally distant or keeps others at arm's length, particularly in initial contact. It is neutral rather than hostile; a reservierte Art is merely cool and formal rather than actively unfriendly.
Examples
"Die neue Kollegin wirkte zunächst reserviert, öffnete sich aber bald."
Natural Translation
The new colleague seemed reserved at first but soon opened up.
Literal Translation
The new colleague appeared initially reserved, opened herself but soon.
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