cagey

• Descreve uma pessoa que age com cautela, reserva ou relutância em compartilhar informações; também pode indicar alguém astuto ou desconfiado.

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.

   Cauteloso e reservado

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscannycircumspectevasiveguardednoncommittalreticentsecretiveshrewdtightlippedwary

   Antônimosbluntcandiddirectforthrightfrankhonestopenplain

2. Shrewd and calculatingC1informal

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

   Astuto e calculista

   • 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.

   Sinônimosastutecalculatingcraftycunningshrewdslywily

   Antônimoscandidfrankguilelessingenuousopen