shier
Less bold comparatively
Shier is the comparative form of shy: more timid, more reluctant to engage.
She's even shier than her sister.
Also spelled shyer.
A shier is also someone who shies—throws something with a sideways motion, or flinches away from something.
Facial reddening from embarrassment
- embarrassedSelf-consciously uncomfortable
- self-consciousUncomfortably aware of oneself
- sheepishEmbarrassed and timid
- abashedEmbarrassed and disconcerted
flustered · red-faced · awkward · discomfited · modest · demure · coy · humble
Lacking self-assurance
- inhibitedHeld back by self-consciousness
- unassertiveNot forceful or bold
- wallflowerShy person avoiding socializing
- tongue-tiedUnable to express oneself
mousy · timorous · shrinking · retiring · passive · submissive · deferential · unconfident
Lacking courage or confidence
- scaredFeeling fear or alarm
- anxiousTroubled by uncertainty
- nervousUneasy and apprehensive
- apprehensiveFearful of future events
fearful · skittish · jumpy · spooked · wary · cautious · hesitant · trepidatious
blushing
Facial reddening from embarrassment
- embarrassedSelf-consciously uncomfortable
- self-consciousUncomfortably aware of oneself
- sheepishEmbarrassed and timid
abashed · flustered · red-faced · awkward · discomfited · modest · demure · coy · humble · unassuming
insecure
Lacking self-assurance
- inhibitedHeld back by self-consciousness
- unassertiveNot forceful or bold
- wallflowerShy person avoiding socializing
tongue-tied · mousy · timorous · shrinking · retiring · passive · submissive · deferential · unconfident · hesitant
timid
Lacking courage or confidence
apprehensive · fearful · skittish · jumpy · spooked · wary · cautious · hesitant · trepidatious · panicky
introverted
Turned toward inner life
taciturn · uncommunicative · aloof · guarded · private · secretive · standoffish · distant · detached · closed-off