Finesentence logo

Wallflower: meaning, definitions and examples

๐ŸŒผ
Add to dictionary

wallflower

 

[ หˆwษ”หlหŒflaสŠษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

social situation

A wallflower is a person who is shy or unpopular and tends to remain on the sidelines during social activities, particularly dances. This term often refers to someone who feels uncomfortable in social settings, preferring to stay in the background rather than actively participating. Wallflowers are usually introverted and may feel overlooked or unnoticed by others. The term has also come to symbolize a certain kind of beauty that is not recognized or appreciated by the larger society.

Synonyms

loner, outsider, shy person

Examples of usage

  • At the dance, she felt like a wallflower, shyly watching from the corner.
  • He was the wallflower of the party, too nervous to join in on the games.
  • Despite her intelligence, she often played the wallflower in group discussions.

Translations

Translations of the word "wallflower" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น flor de parede

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเฅ€เคตเคพเคฐ เค•เคพ เคซเฅ‚เคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Wandblume

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bunga dinding

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะฒั–ั‚ะบะฐ ะฝะฐ ัั‚ั–ะฝั–

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kwiat ล›cienny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฃใฎ่Šฑ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท fleur de mur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ flor de pared

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท duvar รงiรงeฤŸi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฒฝ๊ฝƒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฒู‡ุฑุฉ ุงู„ุฌุฏุงุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kvฤ›tina na zdi

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kvetina na stene

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅข™่Šฑ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ stenska roลพa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ veggblรณm

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐะฑั‹ั€า“ะฐ ะณาฏะปั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒ”แƒ“แƒšแƒ˜แƒก แƒงแƒ•แƒแƒ•แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ divar gรผlรผ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ flor de pared

Etymology

The term 'wallflower' originates from the literal flowers that grow on walls and cliffs, often in hidden or overlooked places. It can be traced back to the 19th century, where it was initially used to describe these resilient plants that thrive in challenging environments. The metaphorical use of the term to describe people, particularly those at social events who remain on the periphery, emerged around the mid-20th century. Wallflowers are often depicted in literature and film as individuals who may have deep thoughts or artistic inclinations but face difficulties in connecting with others. In modern contexts, the term reflects a growing awareness of social dynamics, highlighting both the challenges and unique qualities of those who might not conform to typical social behaviors.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,594, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.