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shy
adjective as in quiet and self-conscious
Strongest matches
adjective as in lacking, failing
Example Sentences
People are not shy about telling Muncie where they think he’s failing.
But also: Some people really hate it, and they’re not shy about making their feelings known.
"But I didn't come into politics to shy away from difficult and challenging questions."
Two months shy of her 17th birthday, Thompson posted her first win in Dubai to become the youngest professional winner on the Ladies European Tour.
Bash wasn’t the only media personality to shy away from condemning the people and parties that embolden fascism.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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