Shymeaning

1(of people) nervous or embarrassed about meeting and speaking to other people synonym timid a quiet, shy man Don't be shy—come and say hello.

Making small talk is not much fun for a shy person. Shy means being nervous or reserved around other people, especially in a social situation.

shy implies a timid reserve and a shrinking from familiarity or contact with others. shy with strangers.

: tending to avoid something because of nervousness, fear, dislike, etc. publicity shy. camera shy.

1. Shy, bashful, diffident imply a manner that shows discomfort or lack of confidence in association with others. Shy implies a constitutional shrinking ...

shy in American English 1 · 1. bashful; retiring · 2. easily frightened away; timid · 3. suspicious; distrustful. I am a bit shy of that sort of person · 4.

7 天前 — shy adjective (NERVOUS) ... He was too shy to ask her to dance with him. 他太害羞了，不敢邀请她跳舞。 She gave a shy smile. 她害羞地笑了一下。

shy adjective (NERVOUS) · Underneath that shy exterior, she's actually a very warm person. · Tom is very extrovert and confident while Katy's shy and quiet.

7 天前 — SHY definition: 1. nervous and uncomfortable with other people: 2. less than: 3. (of a horse) to suddenly move…. Learn more.

not confident, especially about meeting or talking to new people: He was too shy to say anything to her.