Shy Person (Noun)
Meaning
Someone who shrinks from familiarity with others.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The shy person in the corner of the room hesitated to join in the conversation with strangers.
- She was a shy person who took time to open up to new friends at college.
- He came across as a shy person in big social gatherings but opened up when he met like-minded people.
- Her classmates initially perceived her as a shy person until she presented her brilliant project.
- Being a shy person, she would rather listen to others in meetings rather than expressing her own opinions loudly.