n. Function: adjective
1 disinclined to obtrude oneself FF1C; shy in the presence of strangers FF1E;
Synonyms: backward, bashful, coy, demure, diffident, modest, rabbity, retiring, self-effacing, timid, unassertive, unassured
Related Words: backhanded, hesitant, reluctant; conscious, self-conscious, self-distrustful, shamefaced, sheepish; introversive, introvert, introverted, inturned; circumspect, reserved; cautious, chary, suspicious, wary; apprehensive, fearful, nervous, skittish, timorous
Contrasted Words: brash, forward; aggressive, audacious, intrusive, obtruding, pushing, pushy; blunt, crass
Antonyms: bold, obtrusive
2
Synonyms: DISINCLINED , afraid, averse, backward, hesitant, indisposed, loath, reluctant, uneager, unwilling
3
Synonyms: SHORT 3, deficient, failing, inadequate, insufficient, scant, scanty, scarce, unsufficient, wanting
Contrasted Words: excess, over, surplus