Today’s “Word of the Day” is taciturn and it is an adjective meaning “displaying a deliberate reluctance to speak or express one’s opinions openly when a clear stance is expected; unforthcoming, reserved, uncommunicative, unresponsive, quiet, tight-lipped, close-mouthed, reticent, laconic”.
Example Sentence: Political correctness should not make India taciturn, as the diplomatic doublespeak offers many ways to skin the proverbial cat. India’s relations with the U.S. and Israel are not so fragile as to be upended by our agreeing to disagree. Finally, India could have rendered more humanitarian relief to millions affected by the hostilities.
This word is present in India’s West Asia reset — more sinned against than sinning and click here to read it.
Courtesy: The Hindu
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