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shynervous or uncomfortable around other people; showing a lack of confidence

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: nervous or uncomfortable around other people; showing a lack of confidence

Pronunciation (IPA): /ʃaɪ/

Korean meaning: 수줍어하는, 부끄러워하는

Korean pronunciation: **샤**이

Example Sentences

  • The shy cat hid under the bed when guests arrived.
  • Don't be shy - grab another slice of pizza!
  • He's shy around girls but becomes a comedian with his friends.

shy

ADJECTIVE

//ʃaɪ//

nervous or uncomfortable around other people; showing a lack of confidence

shy concept
💡 Concept

a young student stands at the edge of the cafeteria holding their lunch tray, looking down at their feet with hunched shoulders. Their body is turned slightly away from the crowded tables where other students are sitting and laughing together. The student takes a small hesitant step toward an empty table in the corner instead of approaching the groups. Other students at nearby tables are chatting and gesturing enthusiastically while completely unaware of the lone student. The student's face shows uncertainty and nervousness about joining any of the social groups. someone being nervous and uncomfortable around other people, displaying a lack of confidence in social situations

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ʃaɪ/
🇬🇧 UK/ʃaɪ/

🌳Etymology

Rootshy

Origin

고대 게르만어에서 유래된 단어로, 원래는 '쉽게 놀라는, 조심스러운'이라는 의미였습니다. 동물들이 인간을 피하는 행동에서 사람의 성격을 묘사하는 말로 발전했습니다.

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🎵Rhyme

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try
fly
cry
buy
high

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📝Examples

The shy cat hid under the bed when guests arrived.

😄 Fun example

Don't be shy - grab another slice of pizza!

😄 Fun example

He's shy around girls but becomes a comedian with his friends.

She gave a shy wave from across the classroom.

The shy student finally raised his hand to ask a question.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

timidbashfulreservedintrovertedmodest

Antonyms

confidentoutgoingbold

Related

nervousquiethesitantwithdrawn