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Wallflower

usgb/ˈwɔːlflaʊər/Volume
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Social ContextPlay
Use 'wallflower' to describe someone quiet at social events, not necessarily unpopular. SlideAlthough he was a wallflower at parties, his peers respected his intellect.
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Neutral TermPlay
'Wallflower' is neither an insult nor a compliment; it's a neutral observation. SlideBeing a wallflower can be a choice, she just enjoyed observing.
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Personal CharacteristicPlay
'Wallflower' shows personality traits. Do not confuse with being temporarily alone. SlideHe wasn't lonely; as a wallflower, he preferred the quiet corner.