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shrinking violet

/ˈʃrɪŋkɪŋ ˈvaɪələt/

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/ˈʃrɪŋkɪŋ ˈvaɪələt/C1informal
  • ruЗастенчивый, робкий или скромный человек, который избегает внимания или социальных ситуаций.

A shy, timid, or self-effacing person who avoids attention or social situations.

  1. Shy personB2informal

    A very shy, timid, or modest person who avoids attention.

    ruСкромный человек

    • She's no shrinking violet when it comes to public speaking.
    • He was a shrinking violet at parties, always hiding in the corner.
    • Don't be a shrinking violet; go introduce yourself to the new colleague.
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