mousy

/ˈmaʊsi/

Definitions

1. adjective

resembling a mouse, especially in being timid or small

“She had a mousy voice, barely above a whisper.”

2. noun

a person or thing that is timid or small

“She’s often described as a mousy wallflower at parties.”

Synonyms

  • shy
  • timid
  • timorous

Antonyms

  • bold
  • confident