shying

ADJECTIVE

disinclined

Synonyms

STRONG

balking hesitating indisposed objecting opposed protesting shy slow sticking

WEAK

afraid antipathetic averse backward doubtful dubious loath not in the mood reluctant resistant uneager unsympathetic

Antonyms

WEAK

bent desirous disposed enthusiastic inclined leaning willing

Example Sentences

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It’s been a big topic, and certainly one that I’m not shying away from.

From Salon • Apr. 27, 2026

Cruz isn't shying away from his family connections.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

Crude oil futures rose on Wednesday, extending a move off lows as traders assess the likelihood the U.S. will attack oil producer Iran as well as the impact of India shying away from Russian oil.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026

American skiers Mikaela Shiffrin and Hunter Hess and other Milan-Cortina Olympic athletes aren’t shying away from talking about what’s going on in the United States.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 10, 2026

“On my leg,” I lied, shying from telling her where the bite was.

From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright

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