When Someone Averts Their Eyes?

: to look away He averted his eyes when she approached him.

What does it mean when someone averts their gaze?

If you avert your eyes or gaze from someone or something, you look away from them. He avoids any eye contact, quickly averting his gaze when anyone approaches.

What does lack of eye contact mean?

Generally, a lack of eye contact when someone is speaking communicates submission, while avoiding eye contact when questioned or queried indicates deceit. The balance between too little eye contact and too much is delicate.