shy
/ʃaɪ/
shy
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- 1.
Easily frightened or nervous; reserved and reluctant to speak or act in unfamiliar situations.
"He was too shy to ask her to dance."
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He's too shy to speak in front of the class.
He's too shy to speak in front of the class.
Don't be shy; come and join the party.
Don't be shy; come and join the party.
The new kid seemed shy on his first day.
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How do you pronounce shy?
shy is pronounced [/ʃaɪ/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does shy mean?
shy means "shy". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is shy?
shy is a Elementary-level word.
Can you give an example sentence with shy?
Example: "He's too shy to speak in front of the class." — used to mean "shy".
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