Reserved and Severe

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Reserved adjective - Tending not to speak frequently (as by habit or inclination).

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Severe and reserved are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Severe" instead an adjective "Reserved".

Severe adjective - Given to exacting standards of discipline and self-restraint.

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Reserved and severe are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Reserved" instead an adjective "Severe".

Nearby Words: severely, severity, severed

Also a reaction of more reserved contestants on realizing too late they've made a severe technical error on their plate, which they know will be immediately called out by the judges.

Source: Series / Chopped
The Real Life ones in particular are reserved for more severe depression.

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The second, and the more severe, is to be condemned to become the pilot of a Penitent Engine, a fate reserved for fallen priests and Battle Sisters who have committed crimes too grievous to merit becoming Sisters Repentia.

Source: The Penance

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