shiest
Least likely outgoing
Shiest is the superlative form of shy, meaning most shy or most timid: She was the shiest person in the room.
The spelling shyest is more common, but shiest appears in older texts and remains acceptable.
In recent slang, shiesty (sometimes spelled sheisty) means untrustworthy or sneaky, but shiest is unrelated to that usage.
Uncomfortably self-conscious
- timorousShowing nervous apprehension
- mousyShy and unassertive
- faintheartedCowardly, easily discouraged
- meekHumbly unassertive
diffident · shrinking · tremulous · skittish · fearful · nervous · apprehensive · quaking
Disinclined to speak freely
- withdrawnEmotionally distant, disengaged
- quietLacking in sound
- introvertedTurned toward inner life
- privateRestricted to certain parties
uncommunicative · taciturn · silent · undemonstrative · subdued · self-effacing · unobtrusive · unassuming
Uncomfortably aware of oneself
- anxiousTroubled by uncertainty
- vulnerableOpen to attack
- uncertainNot firmly known
- doubtfulUncertain of truth
unconfident · uneasy · worried · inhibited · awkward · nervous · embarrassed · sensitive
Guardedly alert
- carefulExercising caution and attention
- guardedWary and restrained
- circumspectCarefully considering consequences
- charyCautiously reluctant
heedful · watchful · vigilant · prudent · cagey · leery · reluctant · hesitant
Existing alone, apart
- antisocialAverse to socializing
- hermiticSeeking complete seclusion
- secludedSet apart, private
- isolatedSeparated from others
aloof · detached · standoffish · distant · unapproachable · loner · remote · cloistered
bashful
Uncomfortably self-conscious
- timorousShowing nervous apprehension
- mousyShy and unassertive
- faintheartedCowardly, easily discouraged
meek · diffident · shrinking · tremulous · skittish · fearful · nervous · apprehensive · quaking · sheepish
reticent
Disinclined to speak freely
- withdrawnEmotionally distant, disengaged
- quietLacking in sound
- introvertedTurned toward inner life
private · uncommunicative · taciturn · silent · undemonstrative · subdued · self-effacing · unobtrusive · unassuming · modest
self-conscious
Uncomfortably aware of oneself
- anxiousTroubled by uncertainty
- vulnerableOpen to attack
- uncertainNot firmly known
doubtful · unconfident · uneasy · worried · inhibited · awkward · nervous · embarrassed · sensitive · defensive
wary
Guardedly alert
- carefulExercising caution and attention
- guardedWary and restrained
- circumspectCarefully considering consequences
chary · heedful · watchful · vigilant · prudent · cagey · leery · reluctant · hesitant · mistrustful
solitary
Existing alone, apart
- antisocialAverse to socializing
- hermiticSeeking complete seclusion
- secludedSet apart, private
isolated · aloof · detached · standoffish · distant · unapproachable · loner · remote · cloistered · sequestered
- shied awayWithdrew from apprehensively
- shies awayWithdraws with reluctance
- shied away fromAvoided through timidity
- shies away fromDeliberately evades or retreats