Reserved
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
Sheepish and reserved are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Sheepish" instead an adjective "Reserved".
Sheepish
Sheepish adjective - Not comfortable around people.
Usage example: a sheepish scholar who is most comfortable when surrounded by books
Reserved and sheepish are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Reserved" instead an adjective "Sheepish".
Nearby Words: sheep, sheepishly
Mutual synonyms
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