DEMURED Synonyms

• affectedly modest or shy especially in a playful or provocative way

• showing marked and often playful or irritating evasiveness or reluctance to make a definite or committing statement

• modestly or warily rejecting approaches or overtures

• characterized by propriety and dignity and good taste in manners and conduct

• according with custom or propriety

• lacking self-confidence

• showing modest reserve

• marked by prudence or modesty and wise self-restraint

• unobtrusively perceptive and sympathetic

• heedful of potential consequences

• humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness

• very docile

• evidencing little spirit or courage; overly submissive or compliant

• marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself

• not offensive to sexual mores in conduct or appearance

• not large but sufficient in size or amount

• free from pomp or affectation

• low or inferior in station or quality

• humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness

• relatively moderate, limited, or small

• set aside for the use of a particular person or party

• marked by self-restraint and reticence

• temperamentally disinclined to talk

• cool and formal in manner

• reluctant to draw attention to yourself

• reluctant to draw attention to yourself

• lacking self-confidence

• a quick throw

• short

• wary and distrustful; disposed to avoid persons or things

• start suddenly, as from fright

• throw quickly

• showing fear and lack of confidence

• lacking self-confidence

• people who are fearful and cautious

• lacking conviction or boldness or courage

• not arrogant or presuming

• withdrawn from society; seeking solitude

• tending to reserve or introspection