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Shy Definition & Meaning

1. Shy: feeling nervous or timid in social situations.

Example: She was too shy to speak up in class.

2. Shy: hesitant or reluctant to do something.

Example: He was shy about asking for a raise.

3. Shy: lacking confidence or self-assurance.

Example: The shy child clung to their parent's leg.

4. Shy: reserved or introverted in personality.

Example: She preferred quiet nights at home, as she was quite shy.

5. Shy: easily frightened or startled.

Example: The shy deer darted away at the sound of a twig snapping.

Examples of the word shy used in sentences.

  • My little brother is shy around dogs.
  • John is shy about his singing voice but he has a beautiful voice.
  • The shy flower girl walked down the aisle with her head down.
  • Emily is too shy to ask for help in class.
  • I am shy when meeting new people.
  • The little girl was shy and didn't want to talk to strangers.
  • I feel shy when meeting new people at parties.
  • I'm shy and get nervous when speaking in public.
  • My friend is too shy to ask for help in class.
  • My sister is very shy and prefers to stay indoors.
  • Despite being shy, Sarah managed to make a few new friends at the party.
  • The shy child hesitated before joining in the group activity, but eventually warmed up and had a great time.
  • Lisa's shy demeanor often makes her appear unapproachable, but she's actually quite friendly once you get to know her.
  • I tend to get shy around new people, but I've been working on stepping out of my comfort zone.
  • Being shy about her writing skills, Emily was hesitant to share her work with the class, but her teacher encouraged her to take a chance.
  • As a child, he was incredibly shy and always found it difficult to make friends with new people.
  • His shyness often prevented him from being more outgoing and taking risks in his personal and professional life.
  • Even though she had lived in the city for a year, she still felt too shy to approach her neighbors and introduce herself.
  • When asked about her hobbies and passions, she became very shy and struggled to articulate her interests.
  • Despite being praised by her colleagues, she still felt shy when presenting in front of a large audience.
  • The shy student slowly began to participate more actively in class discussions.
  • The shy actress struggled to perform live, but she found solace in her craft and continued to push herself.
  • Despite her success as a public speaker, she still feels shy in social situations.
  • I always feel a little shy when meeting new people, but I try to push past it and make conversation.
  • His shy demeanor often made him seem aloof to others, but once they got to know him they found he was actually quite friendly.
  • Despite his shyness, the CEO delivered a confident and inspiring speech to the investors.
  • She always felt shy in social gatherings, but her newfound confidence helped her make new friends.
  • The shy artist finally showcased his breathtaking paintings to the world after years of keeping them hidden.
  • The shy child was hesitant to join the soccer team, but his love for the sport finally made him take the leap.
  • The shy student surprised everyone when he gave a brilliant presentation on quantum physics.
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