adjective
- unwilling to talk or share information; reticent or secretive
Usage: also spelled close-mouthed; informal
Examples
- He remained closemouthed about the details of the investigation.
- The CEO was closemouthed regarding the company's future plans.
- She's always been closemouthed about her personal life.
- The witness was closemouthed and refused to answer most questions.
- Despite repeated questions, the official stayed closemouthed on the matter.
- He gave a closemouthed response that revealed nothing useful.