Learn English – What do you call someone who is shy, withdrawn, and fearful of being approached

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What do you call someone who is shy, withdrawn, fearful of being approached, and with little interest for or even fear of social events? Sociopath would be too harsh of a term (but close) and shy too mild.

Best Answer

A recluse is a much better word if you want to say that they avoid social contact, without passing any judgement on their behaviour.