lack of reserve

Example Sentences

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Their metal frame and heavy chassis and transmission combined with the lack of reserve buoyancy mean they sink quickly.

From Washington Times • May 5, 2020

While the rest of us waver and debate and hesitate, these guys pour everything into their instruments with no reservations — a lack of reserve that I needed to learn.

From Salon • Jul. 22, 2012

I perceived that this was to him the most important matter—his wife's lack of reserve!

From Sylvia's Marriage by Sinclair, Upton

"Four hundred and eighteen dollars," replied the old man, with a lack of reserve that testified to his confidence in these unknown but respectful and sympathetic high school boys.

From The High School Boys' Training Hike by Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving)

Lloyd Fenneben's eyes were not bandaged, and as he looked at Elinor he wondered at her utter lack of reserve and sentiment, when she spoke of Burgess in such a frank, matter-of-fact way.

From A Master's Degree by McCarter, Margaret Hill