SHRINKING VIOLET

(noun)

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There is 1 meaning of the phrase Shrinking Violet.

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"She may seem like a shrinking violet, but she is actually very confident."

"Don't mistake her quiet demeanor for a shrinking violet; she can assert herself when necessary."

"He used to be a shrinking violet, but now he is more outgoing and sociable."

"Being a shrinking violet won't get you very far in the competitive business world."

"Although she appears timid, she is not a shrinking violet and will stand up for herself."