almost shy

Examples (10)

• He's not completely introverted, but he's almost shy in large groups.
• She was almost shy when meeting new people, often preferring to observe first.
• The child seemed almost shy, peeking out from behind his mother's legs.
• He's usually outgoing, but he becomes almost shy when asked to perform in public.
• Her demeanor was almost shy, characterized by soft speech and averted gazes.
• While not overtly timid, he had an almost shy quality about him.
• The artist was almost shy about displaying her work, despite its obvious talent.
• He’s quite confident in small settings, but in a crowd, he gets almost shy.
• She has a reserved nature, making her appear almost shy to those who don't know her well.
• The new student was almost shy, keeping to herself during the first few days of school.