shrinking violet

Bedeutung (Englisch)

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

Synonyme

shy person

Ausgesprochen als (IPA)
/ˈʃɹɪŋkɪŋ ˈvaɪələt/
Etymologie (Englisch)

Possibly from the inconspicuous nature of the violet (genus Viola) flower and plant. The term appears to have been first used in the literal sense in the early 19th century.

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