characterized by shyness and modesty; reserved.

affectedly or coyly decorous, sober, or sedate.

adjective

aggressive , bold , extroverted , outgoing , shameless , strong

adjective

backward , bashful , blushing , close , coy , decorous , diffident , earnest , humble , modest , nice , prim , prissy , proper , prudish , reticent , retiring , sedate , serious , shy , silent , skittish , sober , solemn , staid , strait-laced , timid , unassertive , unassuming , unassurednotes:demur is the verb \'to object or voice opposition\' while demure is the adjective meaning \'modest , shy\' , self-effacing , affected , composed , reserved