reserved and quiet

Frequency: 8.018.1 per million words

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

Examples (10)

  • 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.