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reserved

[ri-zurvd] / rɪˈzɜrvd /
ADJECTIVE
silent, unsociable; constrained
Synonyms
STRONGEST
aloof cautious composed distant modest peaceful placid quiet restrained reticent serene soft-spoken taciturn
STRONG
close collected cool gentle prim retiring sedate shy withdrawn
WEAK
backward bashful ceremonious close-mouthed cold conventional demure diffident eremitic formal frigid icy mild misanthropic noncommittal offish reclusive secretive self-contained solitary standoffish unapproachable uncommunicative uncompanionable undemonstrative unresponsive
Antonyms
STRONGEST
agitated assured bold clamorous communicative disturbed excited friendly noisy troubled
STRONG
extroverted outgoing unreserved upset
WEAK
given offered sociable
ADJECTIVE
held for future use
Synonyms
STRONGEST
booked restricted
STRONG
appropriated arrogated claimed engaged kept limited preempted qualified retained taken
WEAK
laid away private roped off set apart set aside spoken for
Antonyms
STRONG
disengaged unlimited unrestricted
WEAK
extroverted friendly given offered outgoing sociable unreserved

Example Sentences

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In baseball, October is reserved for playoffs and winners.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

The Court has the power, which has traditionally be reserved for emergency situations, to issue temporary orders while the case itself awaits final judgment.

From Salon • Apr. 22, 2026

Whether the U.S. is prepared to offer a facility normally reserved for longstanding G-10 allies is another matter.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 20, 2026

Advocates are calling for 1% of budgets to be reserved for persons with disabilities at every level of government.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

It was a move generally reserved for the defenseless.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer

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