verschlossen

locked, shut, or sealed so that it cannot be opened without a key, force, or permission

Etymology

Past participle of German verschließen, from the prefix ver- + schließen ‘to close, lock’.

Collocations

reserved or withdrawn; not readily showing feelings, thoughts, or personal information

Etymology

Figurative use of the past participle of verschließen, literally ‘closed up’.

Collocations

not receptive or open to something; unwilling or unable to accept, understand, or respond to it

Etymology

Figurative use of the past participle of verschließen, in the sense of being closed off to something.

Collocations