Shy and Unassertive

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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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Unassertive is a synonym for shy in quiet and self-conscious topic. In some cases you can use "Unassertive" instead an adjective "Shy".

Nearby Words: shying, shyness, shyly, shyer

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

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Shy is a synonym for unassertive in reserved topic. You can use "Shy" instead an adjective "Unassertive", if it concerns topics such as hesitant, drab, passive, modest.

Max's friend PJ from Goof Troop and A Goofy Movie is painfully shy and unassertive, primarily for reasons other than his weight (though as he points out in the second movie, it doesn't help).

Source: Fat Best Friend
Dirk is a stoic, aggressive asshole and probably the most traditionally masculine character in the comic; while Jake is shy and unassertive, likes wearing short shorts and cries easily.

Source: Sensitive Guy and Manly Man

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