Shy

Meaning

nervous or timid in the company of other people

Being reserved or nervous around other people.

Example Sentences

The shy student rarely spoke up in class discussions.

The child was too shy to speak in class.

Example Expressions

shy away

Synonyms

timid, bashful, reserved, introverted, modest

Entry 1

timid, bashful, reserved, introverted

Entry 2

timid, bashful, reserved, modest

Antonyms

confident, outgoing, bold, extroverted

Entry 1

confident, outgoing, bold, extroverted

Entry 2

bold, confident, outgoing

Collocations

shy person, shy smile, feel shy, shy away, shy child, shy personality

Entry 1

shy person, shy smile, feel shy, shy away

Entry 2

shy smile, shy away, shy child, shy personality