shy

Meanings

• adjective

  having or showing a feeling of awkwardness and nervousness in the presence of others

  - "She is shy around new people."
  - "The quiet boy in the corner was very shy."
  - "He was shy about asking for a raise."

• adjective

  reluctant or unwilling to speak, act, or be seen in public

  - "The singer was shy before going on stage."
  - "The introverted child was too shy to answer questions in class."
  - "He was shy about expressing his feelings."

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Pronunciation

1. /ʃaɪ/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1780375"

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Antonyms

audacious , bold , brazen , extroverted , gregarious , outgoing

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with shy
tie , die , sky , spy , lie

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Variants

List of all variants of shy that leads to same result
shier , shiest , shy , shyer , shyest , shyly , shyness , shynesses , shied , shies , shying , shy bladder , shy bladder syndrome , shied (away) from , shies (away) from , shy (away) from , shy away from , shy from , shying (away) from , gun-shy

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Etymology

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Old English scyggian, related to skygge meaning 'shadow'. The shy person may prefer to hide in the shadows and avoid being seen.

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Trivia

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1. Approximately 1 in 3 people consider themselves to be shy.

2. Shyness is more common in women than in men.

3. Shyness can be outgrown, but for some people, it can persist into adulthood.

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Related Concepts

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1. introversion: A personality trait characterized by a focus on the inner world and a preference for solitude. Shyness is a common trait among introverts.

2. social anxiety: A mental health condition characterized by excessive fear of social situations and interactions. Shyness can be a symptom of social anxiety.

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Culture

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In literature, the shy character is often portrayed as sensitive, introverted, and observant. In art, shy people are often depicted as solitary figures. In music, shy is a genre of electronic dance music characterized by its introspective and introverted nature.

How to Memorize "shy"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person hiding in the shadows, feeling uncomfortable and awkward in social situations.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word shy with the feeling of nervousness and awkwardness in social situations.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Shy people hide' to remember the meaning of shy.

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