shyness
Example Sentences
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The effect was strongest in people who had scored highly for shyness before drinking.
From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026
To forge better social connections, weigh whether shyness, cynicism or snap judgments of others hold you back.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 18, 2026
By then, I had gained self-confidence and my shyness had evaporated.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026
Dr. Cohen also speaks candidly about the anxiety and shyness that sometimes limited his professional opportunities.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 14, 2025
Winnie’s shyness returned at once when she saw the big man with his sad face and baggy trousers, but as he gazed at her, the warm, pleasing feeling spread through her again.
From "Tuck Everlasting" by Natalie Babbit
