Shy implies a timid reserve and a shrinking from familiarity or contact with others. Shy, bashful, diffident imply a manner that shows discomfort or lack of confidence in association with others Shy implies a constitutional shrinking from contact or close association with others, together with a wish to escape notice He was too shy to ask her to dance with him She gave a shy smile Children are often shy with people they don't know
The deer were shy (= unwilling to be near people) and hid behind some trees. To move suddenly or draw back, as if startled or afraid The horse shied at the loud sound To avoid engaging in, treating, or discussing something A film adaptation that would not shy away from the novel's controversial themes (scot french). A shy person is nervous and uncomfortable in the company of other people
Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more. Some common synonyms of shy are bashful, coy, diffident, and modest While all these words mean not inclined to be forward, shy implies a timid reserve and a shrinking from familiarity or contact with others.
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