shyness
Example Sentences
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To forge better social connections, weigh whether shyness, cynicism or snap judgments of others hold you back.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 18, 2026
“I have a good amount of shyness to me,” she said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026
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
Did a flash of shyness cross his face?
From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson
