shy

[shahy] / ʃaɪ /

ADJECTIVE

quiet and self-conscious

Synonyms

STRONGEST

afraid apprehensive bashful cautious circumspect coy demure diffident fearful hesitant humble introverted modest nervous reluctant reticent self-effacing sheepish suspicious timid wary

STRONG

disinclined indisposed introvert loner recessive reserved retiring shrinking

WEAK

averse backward chary conscious distrustful loath shamefaced skittish unassertive unassured uneager uneffusive unresponsive unsocial unwilling

Antonyms

STRONGEST

aggressive bold brave calm careless conceited confident courageous eager egotistical extroverted fearless forward heedless immodest incautious indiscreet proud rash unabashed unafraid unashamed uncareful unfearful unshy unworried

STRONG

bent disposed inclined outgoing willing

WEAK

adequate enough unreserved

ADJECTIVE

lacking, failing

Synonyms

STRONG

scant scanty short wanting

WEAK

deficient inadequate insufficient scarce unsufficient

Antonyms

STRONG

adequate sufficient

WEAK

enough

Example Sentences

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After a year at the centre receiving ongoing treatment, Edouard recounted the horrors of his experience with a shy smile and a lively, excitable gaze.

From Barron's

Gita had never been to a restaurant and was too shy to look Ravinder in the eye.

From The Wall Street Journal

The greater metro population of Milwaukee is just shy of one and half million people.

From Los Angeles Times

I had worked with him once before so I knew he was really nice but a bit camera shy.

From Los Angeles Times

Yes, groups for a group of individuals who tend to shy away from group get-togethers.

From The Wall Street Journal

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