shyness — the quality of being nervous or uncomfortable around other people
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the quality of being nervous or uncomfortable around other people
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈʃaɪnəs/
Korean meaning: 다른 사람들 앞에서 긴장하거나 불편해하는 성질, 수줍음
Korean pronunciation: **샤**이니스
Example Sentences
- His shyness disappeared when he started talking about his pet hamster.
- The actor's shyness off-stage surprised many fans.
- She used her shyness as an excuse to avoid karaoke night.
shyness
NOUN//ˈʃaɪnəs//
the quality of being nervous or uncomfortable around other people
the quality of being nervous or uncomfortable around other people
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Behind shyness hides slyness, revealed by the desert's dryness!
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Origin
고대 영어 'sceoh'(겁이 많은)에서 유래되어, 중세 영어를 거쳐 현대의 'shy'가 되었고, 여기에 명사형 접미사 '-ness'가 붙어 'shyness'가 되었습니다.
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“His shyness disappeared when he started talking about his pet hamster.”
“The actor's shyness off-stage surprised many fans.”
“She used her shyness as an excuse to avoid karaoke night.”
“Therapy helped him deal with his social shyness.”
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