as in introvert
a shy or reserved person there were too many wallflowers at the party, so things never really got lively

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Recent Examples of wallflower But when she’s pushed over the edge and loses control, the wallflower is gone, replaced by a young woman capable of anything. Zac Ntim, Deadline, 3 Dec. 2024 Tyson revels in every comedic moment available to Baby June, while Woods does a wonderful job of showcasing Louise’s transformative journey from insecure wallflower to standout star. Dave Quinn, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024 As if this all wasn’t enough, the brand gave shoppers three-wick candles for $13, $4 fragrance mists, and $3 wallflowers fragrance refills. Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 22 Nov. 2024 The wallflower being bullied by the obnoxious rapper has a callous side. Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 26 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for wallflower

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“Wallflower.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wallflower. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.

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