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Vocabulary Entry
shy
|adjective • verb • noun
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A
adjective
Easily frightened or lacking in self-confidence; reserved.
Example Sentences
"She was too shy to speak up in class."
"The shy puppy hid behind its owner's legs."
"He gave her a shy smile before looking away."
V
verb
To make someone shy or to cause to feel uncomfortable in social situations.
Example Sentences
"The loud crowd shyed the child away from the stage."
"Her harsh words shyed him from expressing his feelings."
"Don't shy about asking for help when you need it."
N
noun
A feeling of shyness; a state of being shy.
Example Sentences
"His shyness made it difficult for him to make new friends."
"Overcoming her shyness was a personal victory."
"Many people experience shyness in unfamiliar situations."