quiet and reserved

Frequency: 8.018.3 per million words

A common pairing to describe someone who does not talk much and is shy.

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She's often described as quiet and reserved in social settings.
He used to be very outgoing, but now he's more quiet and reserved.
Despite her talent, she remained quiet and reserved during the presentation.
Many find him approachable, even though he appears quiet and reserved at first.
The new student seemed quiet and reserved on her first day.
Being quiet and reserved doesn't mean you lack confidence.
After the incident, she became noticeably more quiet and reserved.
He prefers to observe rather than participate, often staying quiet and reserved.
His quiet and reserved nature sometimes makes it hard to get to know him.
Even among friends, she can be quite quiet and reserved.