#expression

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Hiding an expression does not necessarily remove the feeling

A person can look calm while still feeling upset. Expressive suppression involves holding back the outward signs of an emotion after it has begun. It changes what others can observe, but it does not necessarily reduce the internal experience to the same degree or communicate what the person needs.

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Eloquent: expressing meaning fluently and effectively

Eloquent describes speech or writing that expresses something fluently and powerfully. It comes from Latin eloqui, meaning to speak out. An eloquent tribute might use simple, well-chosen details about someone's work; impressive vocabulary alone does not make a speech moving or effective.

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Candid: direct and honest in expression

Candid means open and honest when expressing a view. It comes from Latin candidus, meaning white or bright, which also developed associations with sincerity. A candid review might say that the event was enjoyable but the seating was uncomfortable, instead of hiding the criticism behind vague praise.

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Reluctant: unwilling or hesitant to act

Reluctant describes someone who is unwilling or hesitant to do something. Its Latin source, reluctari, means to struggle against or resist. Someone can be reluctant to speak at an event yet still agree to do it; the word describes their willingness, not whether the action eventually happens.

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