Choose the correct option to fill in the blank in the given sentence:-

The committee was ______ about the decision and delayed announcing it.

reticent

The correct answer is Option (2) → reticent

The sentence states that the committee "delayed announcing" its decision. This implies they were hesitant, reluctant, or unsure about it.

The word reticent means reserved or unwilling to speak or act—which fits the context of delaying an announcement.