noun
- the quality or state of being secretive; tendency to keep things hidden or private
Examples
- His secretiveness about his past made his friends suspicious.
- The company’s secretiveness regarding the new product launch frustrated investors.
- She was known for her secretiveness when it came to personal matters.
- The government’s secretiveness about the investigation raised public concerns.
- His natural secretiveness made it difficult for others to get close to him.
- The secretiveness of the organization led to widespread speculation about its activities.