RESERVED: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for RESERVED?

Need another word that means the same as “reserved”? Find 9 synonyms and 30 related words for “reserved” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Reserved” are: reticent, restrained, quiet, private, self-contained, booked, taken, spoken for, prearranged

Reserved as an Adjective

Definitions of "Reserved" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “reserved” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Marked by self-restraint and reticence-Victoria Sackville-West.
• Kept specially for a particular person.
• Set aside for the use of a particular person or party.
• Marked by self-restraint and reticence.
• Slow to reveal emotion or opinions.

Synonyms of "Reserved" as an adjective (9 Words)

booked	Reserved in advance.
prearranged	Arranged or agreed upon in advance. Did she have a prearranged meeting.
private	Concerning things deeply private and personal. Secret or private thoughts.
quiet	(of a place, period of time, or situation) without much activity, disturbance, or excitement. All he wanted was a quiet drink.
restrained	(of colour, decoration, etc.) not excessively showy or ornate; understated. The drawings with their restrained colours give a feeling of peace and contemplation.
reticent	Cool and formal in manner. She was extremely reticent about her personal affairs.
self-contained	In full control of your faculties.
spoken for	Uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination.
taken	Be affected with an indisposition. The child was taken ill.

Usage Examples of "Reserved" as an adjective

• He is a reserved, almost taciturn man.
• Was habitually reserved in speech, withholding her opinion.
• A reserved seat.

Associations of "Reserved" (30 Words)

aloof	In an aloof manner. Stood apart with aloof dignity.
bashful	Disposed to avoid notice blate is a Scottish term for bashful. I never laughed being bashful lowering my head I looked at the wall.
cagey	Characterized by great caution and wariness. A cagey avoidance of a definite answer.
coy	Showing marked and often playful or irritating evasiveness or reluctance to make a definite or committing statement. She treated him to a coy smile of invitation.
demure	Affectedly modest or shy especially in a playful or provocative way. Antonia was pensive and demure.
diffident	Showing modest reserve. A diffident youth.
eschew	Deliberately avoid using; abstain from. He appealed to the crowd to eschew violence.
fainthearted	Lacking conviction or boldness or courage.
introspective	Given to examining own sensory and perceptual experiences. He grew withdrawn and introspective.
introversion	The quality of being shy and reticent. The tongue tied introversion of the self conscious artist.
introvert	A person who tends to shrink from social contacts and to become preoccupied with their own thoughts. He introverted his feelings.
introverted	(of a community, company, or other group) concerned principally with its own affairs; inward-looking or parochial.
modesty	The quality of being relatively moderate, limited, or small in amount, rate, or level. Modesty forbade her to undress in front of so many people.
passive	A passive form of a verb. The ball was thrown by the boy uses the passive voice.
passivity	Acceptance of what happens, without active response or resistance. The perceived passivity of the populace is deceptive.
reclusive	Withdrawn from society; seeking solitude. Lived an unsocial reclusive life.
restrained	Prudent. His restrained gentlemanly voice.
reticent	Cool and formal in manner. She was extremely reticent about her personal affairs.
retiring	Shy and fond of being on one’s own. A shy retiring girl.
shy	Having a dislike of or aversion to a specified thing. He gave the ball a shy to the first baseman.
silent	Saying or recording nothing on a particular subject. I m the strong silent type.
taciturn	(of a person) reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little. After such gatherings she would be taciturn and morose.
timid	Showing fear and lack of confidence. I was too timid to ask for what I wanted.
timorous	Showing or suffering from nervousness or a lack of confidence. Timorous little mouse.
unassertive	(of a person) not having or showing a confident and forceful personality. His bland and unassertive personal style.
uncommunicative	Unwilling to talk or impart information. He had always been quiet and uncommunicative having few friends.
unfriendly	Not friendly. She shot him an unfriendly glance.
upstage	Move upstage forcing the other actors to turn away from the audience. When the dog entered the stage he upstaged the actress.
withdrawn	Withdrawn from society seeking solitude. When her husband died she became very withdrawn.
within	Inside; indoors. Beauty coming from within.