Backward and Reserved

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Backward adjective - Not comfortable around people.

Usage example: curiously, the quiet, backward man opened up when around other introverts

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Reserved is a synonym for backward in bashful topic. In some cases you can use "Reserved" instead an adjective "Backward".

Reserved adjective - Tending not to speak frequently (as by habit or inclination).

Usage example: a reserved and shy person who was wrongly thought to be stuck-up until someone finally got into a conversation with her

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Backward is a synonym for reserved in silent topic. Sometimes you can use "Backward" instead an adjective "Reserved".

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