Learn English – Person who doesn’t share

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What is the equivalent word for a person who doesn't want to communicate to share any of his/her secrets, life's stories or personal information?

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Best Answer

This person would be called private.

"Private" is used to describe not only information, but also people who don't share personal information freely.

There are a variety of expressions to describe someone who does not wish to disclose other types of information, such as "secretive," "tight-lipped," and "discreet." However, "private" seems the best for the situation you've described.

Two other possible candidates are unforthcoming and guarded.

From Oxford Dictionaries online:

private

1.3 (Of a person) choosing not to reveal their thoughts and feelings to others: he was a very private man

unforthcoming

1 (Of a person) not willing to divulge information: the sergeant seemed unforthcoming, so he enquired at the gate

guarded

Cautious and having possible reservations: he has given a guarded welcome to the idea

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