reserved and quiet
Frequency: 8.018.1 per million words
A common pairing to describe someone who is shy and does not talk much.
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- He's always been a rather reserved and quiet person.
- Despite her talent, she remained reserved and quiet in public.
- The new student seemed very reserved and quiet on her first day.
- I prefer someone who is reserved and quiet to an overly talkative person.
- Growing up, he was often seen as reserved and quiet, preferring books to parties.
- Even at social gatherings, she tends to be reserved and quiet, observing more than participating.
- The manager, usually quite outgoing, was surprisingly reserved and quiet during the meeting.
- His reserved and quiet demeanor often makes people underestimate him.
- After the incident, she became noticeably more reserved and quiet.
- To some, being reserved and quiet might seem like a weakness, but it can also be a strength.