Extroverted and Shy

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Extroverted adjective - Likely to seek or enjoy the company of others.

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Shy is an antonym for extroverted.

Shy adjective - Not comfortable around people.

Usage example: a shy person who finds talking to anyone but a close friend to be an awkward and unpleasant experience

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Extroverted is an antonym for shy in topics: lacking, quiet and self-conscious.

Nearby Words: shying, shyness, shyly, shyer

In the manga Miho was a shy, quiet librarian, while here she's an extroverted, shallow girly girl.

Source: Anime / Yu-Gi-Oh! (first anime series)
Kenma's shy and lazy nature greatly contrasts with Hinata's loud, extroverted personality (not to mention theyre from rival teams).

Source: Manga / Haikyuu!!
Opposites Attract: Sarah and Gabi - she is gentle and shy and he is hot-tempered and extroverted.

Source: Film / Turn Left At The End Of The World

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