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(idiomatic) A very shy or timid person, who avoids contact with others if possible.

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shrinking violet

Source Word

shrinking violet

IPA(Pronunciation)

Noun

idiomatic

(idiomatic) A very shy or timid person, who avoids contact with others if possible.

Japanese Meaning

非常に内気で引っ込み思案な人、可能な限り他者との接触を避ける傾向がある人（比喩的表現）

At the networking event, Jenna was a shrinking violet who managed to speak to only two people all evening.

ネットワーキングのイベントで、ジェンナはとても内気な人で、夜の間にたった二人としか話すことができませんでした。

Sense（1）

(idiomatic) A very shy or timid person, who avoids contact with others if possible.

June, no shrinking violet she, crossed the room and introduced herself to the newcomers.

shrinking violets

（ plural ）