Pronunciation: /ʃaɪ/
noun a person who is shy
A1 I am a shy person.
A2 She overcame her shyness by joining a drama club.
B1 His shyness often makes it difficult for him to speak up in meetings.
B2 Despite his shy nature, he managed to give a confident presentation.
C1 Her shyness is often mistaken for aloofness by others.
C2 The actress's natural shyness added to her charm on screen.
adjective feeling nervous or timid in the company of other people
A1 She is shy and doesn't like to speak in front of a big group.
A2 The shy boy blushed when the teacher called on him in class.
B1 Despite being shy, she managed to make new friends at the party.
B2 His shy demeanor often made people underestimate his intelligence.
C1 Her shy nature belied the confidence she exuded in her work.
C2 The shy artist's work spoke volumes about his inner emotions.
formal She is quite shy and often avoids social gatherings.
informal My little brother is so shy, he won't even say hello to strangers.
slang I used to be super shy, but now I'm more outgoing.
figurative The sun hid behind the clouds, shy and timid, as if afraid to shine too brightly.
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