shy
adjective
shyness
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a word derived from
shy.
Example Sentences
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"It must be very difficult to overcome that shyness or thinking, 'maybe I am not good enough'," she said.
From BBC ● Feb. 16, 2026
“I don’t know if he felt a sort of shyness, which is really interesting because as a person he’s not shy whatsoever.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 22, 2025
Purchase’s acting program was good, but my shyness kept me from getting significant parts.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2025
Dr. Cohen also speaks candidly about the anxiety and shyness that sometimes limited his professional opportunities.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 14, 2025
My reserve was broken, and my shyness too.
From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier
