wallflower
noun
Pronunciation: ˈwɔːlˌflaʊər
Definition
A person who feels shy or unpopular and remains on the sidelines at a social gathering.
Examples
He spent most of the party as a wallflower, watching the festivities from a comfortable chair in the corner.
She decided to stop being a wallflower and finally asked someone to dance.
Despite her outgoing personality at work, she often feels like a wallflower at large, unfamiliar social events.
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