Also means
restrained
Usage Note
zurückhaltend describes someone reserved or restrained in manner, as in eine zurückhaltende Person. It can also mean cautious about spending or judgement: zurückhaltend mit Kritik.
Examples
"In Diskussionen bleibt sie eher zurückhaltend."
Natural Translation
In discussions she stays rather reserved.
Literal Translation
In discussions stays she rather reserved.
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