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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Michael Burry does not shy away from betting against the stock market darlings he considers overvalued.

From MarketWatch

I was a shy, awkward and sensitive kid who was too scared to be funny.

From The Wall Street Journal

The big moves of late have been seen in precious metals, with gold hitting a record just shy of $4,550.

From Barron's

At the time, Ms Zia was described as a "shy housewife" devoted to their two sons.

From BBC

But, after openly criticising the club's lack of activity in the summer, at full-time Glasner was not shy about expressing his desire for the club to add reinforcements in January.

From BBC

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