shyness
Example Sentences
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By then, I had gained self-confidence and my shyness had evaporated.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026
She said the hardest part about doing I'm A Celebrity is making sure she doesn't let her shyness get the better of her.
From BBC ● Nov. 11, 2025
Dr. Cohen also speaks candidly about the anxiety and shyness that sometimes limited his professional opportunities.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 14, 2025
“You can’t be shy in this business; shyness is a part of being humble and in order to get that out of your system you have to work on it,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 29, 2025
“Ranyi!” her cousins said, abashed, hiding their shyness.
From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
