Closeted

 is a term for someone who has told very few or no individuals about their identity.

Alternate Names

 * In The Closet

Etymology
A possible reason for the name is because a closet is a small, dark place that is considered private. The term could mean that someone in the closet is hiding a part of their identity.

Definitions

 * If a person is in the closet, that means that they haven't come out to the people in their life. They keep their gender identity, or their sexuality, or both, a secret. - Very Well Mind, 2021