cagey

• Describe a una persona que se comporta con cautela, reserva o evasión, mostrándose reacia a compartir información o comprometerse abiertamente.

Describes someone who is cautious, secretive, or reluctant to give information.

1. Cautious and secretiveC1informal

   Being careful not to reveal information or intentions, often due to self-interest or wariness.

   reservado y cauteloso

   • He was cagey about his plans for the weekend.
   • The politician gave a cagey response to the reporter's question.
   • She remained cagey when asked about her new job.

   Sinónimoscannycircumspectevasiveguardednoncommittalreticentsecretiveshrewdtightlippedwary

   Antónimosbluntcandiddirectforthrightfrankhonestopenplain

2. Shrewd and calculatingC1informal

   Showing cleverness and self-interest in dealing with others, often by being evasive.

   Astuto y calculador

   • The negotiator was cagey, never revealing his bottom line.
   • Her cagey approach to business deals made her successful.
   • He played a cagey game of poker, keeping his cards close to his chest.

   Sinónimosastutecalculatingcraftycunningshrewdslywily

   Antónimoscandidfrankguilelessingenuousopen