Social Anxiety

3 words in this vocabulary list

shy

noun a person who is shy

adjective feeling nervous or timid in the company of other people

  • She is quite shy and often avoids social gatherings.
  • My little brother is so shy, he won't even say hello to strangers.
  • I used to be super shy, but now I'm more outgoing.
  • The sun hid behind the clouds, shy and timid, as if afraid to shine too brightly.

adjective not familiar with or used to something; unfamiliar or unused to something

  • She felt unaccustomed to the strict rules of the new workplace.
  • I'm unaccustomed to waking up early on weekends.
  • He was totally unaccustomed to the party scene.
  • The sudden fame left her feeling unaccustomed to the attention.

noun an extreme or irrational fear of kissing

  • Philemaphobia is a specific type of phobia characterized by an intense fear of kissing.
  • I heard Sarah has philemaphobia, so she avoids any situation that involves kissing.
  • Some people think philemaphobia is silly, but for those who have it, it's a real struggle.
  • His philemaphobia towards public speaking is hindering his career growth.