Definition

The quality of being secretive or cautious, often avoiding giving information or being open.

Example

Her caginess made it difficult for the team to trust her during the project.

Conversation

Have you noticed Mark's caginess lately?

Yeah, he seems to be holding back on sharing information.

I wonder what's making him so caginess about everything.

Maybe he's planning a surprise or just being careful with his words.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Caginess → The word 'caginess' is derived from 'cagey' (from American English, meaning cautious or wary) combined with the suffix '-ness' (meaning the state or quality of). Thus, 'caginess' refers to the quality of being cautious or wary.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is 'cagey' — they are careful and cautious, and the '-ness' indicates the state of being that way. This helps you remember that 'caginess' means the quality of being cautious.

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