Shy ( adjective , verb )

(As an adjective)

Shy ( adjective )

1. Timid and nervous in the company of other people.
2. Reluctant to draw attention to oneself.
3. Easily frightened.
4. Reluctant to engage with others.
5. Hesitant to do something because of a fear of being embarrassed or rejected.

Origin:

Old english sceoh "shy, timid", of germanic origin; related to dutch schuw and german scheu.

Examples:

1. She was shy and didn't talk much.
2. He was shy and didn't like to be in the spotlight.
3. The horse was shy and wouldn't come near us.
4. The child was shy and didn't want to talk to strangers.
5. She is shy about her accent.

(As a verb)

Shy ( verb )

1. Timid and nervous in the company of other people.
2. Reluctant to draw attention to oneself.
3. Easily frightened.
4. Reluctant to engage with others.
5. Hesitant to do something because of a fear of being embarrassed or rejected.

Origin:

Old english sceoh "shy, timid", of germanic origin; related to dutch schuw and german scheu.

Examples:

1. She was shy and didn't talk much.
2. He was shy and didn't like to be in the spotlight.
3. The horse was shy and wouldn't come near us.
4. The child was shy and didn't want to talk to strangers.
5. She is shy about her accent.