Avoiding
Both words in one sentence
- Neeka from Late Blooming is impossibly shy, to the point of hardly ever talking to anyone and putting all effort into avoiding contact with people.
Source: Shrinking Violet / Web Comics - She started off avoiding participating in school a lot and was much too shy, slow and afraid of other people to do anything on her own, only following instructions or advice.
Source: Grew a Spine - But put it on talking of his past, or about relationships, or even the future, and his awkwardness gets over the mark, with stutters, avoiding themes and acting like a shy kid.
Source: Socially-Awkward Hero
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