shy
shy
Meaning of shy
socially timid
scheu im Umgang mit anderen Menschen
Pronunciation
shy with German translation
shy usage examples
I was very shy as a child.
Als Kind war ich sehr schüchtern.
Shy Lisa hardly said a word.
Die schüchterne Lisa sagte kaum etwas.
shy synonyms
What's the difference between shy, timid, self-conscious, reserved, introverted, diffident, coy, and withdrawn
ENThe timid boy didn't join the game.
uncomfortable because others are watching or judging
ENHe felt self-conscious about his accent during the presentation.
ENHe's reserved at first, but warms up once you know him.
Advanced: broader words
prefers being alone; not necessarily shy
ENShe's introverted and enjoys reading at home more than parties.
formal: lacking self-confidence
ENA diffident applicant struggled to sell his skills in the interview.
pretending to be shy, often flirtatiously
ENShe gave a coy smile when he complimented her.
quiet and cut off from others, often from unhappiness
ENAfter the incident he became withdrawn and rarely spoke.
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shy meaning: what does it mean?
socially timid
shy pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
shy is pronounced as /ʃaɪ/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
shy definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Als Kind war ich sehr schüchtern. Translation: I was very shy as a child.
Is shy part of Personality Traits vocabulary?
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