close-mouthed Antonyms
Meaning of close-mouthed
close-mouthed
secretive, cautious in speaking, not saying very much
close-mouthed Sentence Examples
- The politician remained close-mouthed about the scandal, refusing to divulge any information.
- The suspect kept a close-mouthed silence during the interrogation, providing no leads to the investigators.
- The company was notoriously close-mouthed about its financial performance, keeping investors in the dark.
- The witness was close-mouthed about the identity of the perpetrator, fearing retaliation.
- The journalist found it difficult to extract any details from the close-mouthed government official.
- The secret society maintained a close-mouthed policy, ensuring the anonymity of its members.
- The close-mouthed nature of the organization made it difficult to monitor its activities.
- The witness's close-mouthed silence left the jury with insufficient evidence to reach a verdict.
- The close-mouthed attitude of the family prevented the police from gaining any insight into the missing person's case.
- The teacher's close-mouthed response to the student's question raised suspicions about the school's curriculum.
FAQs About the word close-mouthed
secretive, cautious in speaking, not saying very much
silent, quiet, reticent, uncommunicative, close, secretive, taciturn, tight-lipped, discreet, tight-mouthed
communicative,open, frank, outspoken,honest, candid, blunt,up-front, tactless, out-front
The politician remained close-mouthed about the scandal, refusing to divulge any information.
The suspect kept a close-mouthed silence during the interrogation, providing no leads to the investigators.
The company was notoriously close-mouthed about its financial performance, keeping investors in the dark.
The witness was close-mouthed about the identity of the perpetrator, fearing retaliation.
