shyness
/ˈʃaɪnɪs/
timidity, bashfulness
📚 Meanings
- 1.
The quality or state of being shy; a feeling of nervousness or awkwardness in the company of others.
"His shyness made it difficult for him to make new friends."
- 2.
A tendency to be reserved or introverted, often accompanied by a lack of self-confidence in social situations.
"Despite her shyness, she was a very talented performer once she was on stage."
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Her shyness prevented her from speaking up in meetings.
Her shyness prevented her from speaking up in meetings.
Despite his shyness, he managed to make many friends.
Despite his shyness, he managed to make many friends.
A child's shyness often fades with age and confidence.
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How do you pronounce shyness?
shyness is pronounced [/ˈʃaɪnɪs/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does shyness mean?
shyness means "timidity, bashfulness". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is shyness?
shyness is a Intermediate-level word.
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Example: "Her shyness prevented her from speaking up in meetings." — used to mean "timidity, bashfulness".
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