Backward and Unassertive

Backward adjective - Not comfortable around people.

Unassertive and backward are semantically related In some cases you can use "Unassertive" instead an adjective "Backward".

Nearby Words: back, backwater, backwardness, backwards, backwardation

Unassertive adjective - Inclined to timidity or lack of self-confidence.

Backward and unassertive are semantically related in reserved topic. Sometimes you can use "Backward" instead an adjective "Unassertive", if it concerns topics such as hesitant, modest, shy, quiet and self-conscious.