Shy
adjective
Being nervous or timid in the company of others.
He is a shy person and doesn't talk much at parties.
Often appears as...
- shy person
- shy away
verb
To suddenly move away from something because you are frightened.
The horse shied away from the loud noise.
Often appears as...
- shy away
- shy at
adjective
Less than, not quite reaching a particular measurement.
He is a few dollars shy of the price for the toy.
Often appears as...
- shy of
- shy away
Usage tips
Informal
verb
To throw something with a quick, careless motion.
He shied a stone into the water.
Often appears as...
- shy away
- shy at
adjective
Being nervous or timid in the company of others.
He is a shy person and doesn't talk much at parties.
Often appears as...
- shy person
- shy away
verb
To suddenly move away from something because you are frightened.
The horse shied away from the loud noise.
Often appears as...
- shy away
- shy at
adjective
Less than, not quite reaching a particular measurement.
He is a few dollars shy of the price for the toy.
Often appears as...
- shy of
- shy away
Usage tips
Informal
verb
To throw something with a quick, careless motion.
He shied a stone into the water.
Often appears as...
- shy away
- shy at
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Social Context
Use 'shy' to describe someone in social settings where they're less talkative or nervous.
During meetings, she's quite shy and rarely offers her opinion.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Negative
'Shy' isn't an insult. It's neutral and describes a person's nature without criticism.
He's shy at first, but very friendly once you get to know him.
Pro Tip 1/2Social Context
Use 'shy' to describe someone in social settings where they're less talkative or nervous.
During meetings, she's quite shy and rarely offers her opinion.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Negative
'Shy' isn't an insult. It's neutral and describes a person's nature without criticism.
He's shy at first, but very friendly once you get to know him.
Pro Tip 1/2Social Context
Use 'shy' to describe someone in social settings where they're less talkative or nervous.
During meetings, she's quite shy and rarely offers her opinion.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Negative
'Shy' isn't an insult. It's neutral and describes a person's nature without criticism.
He's shy at first, but very friendly once you get to know him.
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The history of tattoos -...
After all, they lasted forever and it really hurt to get them. For the Maori, those tattoos were an accepted mainstream tradition. If you shied away from the excruciating chiseling in of your moko design, your unfinished tattoo marked your cowardice. Today, unless you go the traditional route,
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Saving the Arctic Fox PIPE...
I think all young foxes have a character both in wild and in captivity,And we see that they keep their, I can say the natural character is still there. They don't get like typical zoo animals. They keep their wild nature and they play around. Some are very bold and some are very shy.
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Rick Guidotti: From...
I can see the pain, the anguish in his eyes. He walks in, he walks right past me, goes up to his room, slams the door, and I don't see him until the next day. He's not going to want to be photographed, he has zero self-esteem, this kid has such poor body image, and he's just so shy.
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Four reasons you should...
week better two or three history school biology psychology have fun reading and talk to people who really know and I guarantee you if something truly important happens you will hear about it in time from your friends and don't be shy about discussing your news diet
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It's a Badger Brawl PIPE...
disease the truth is that while batches dig holes where people don't want them and damage crops in pursuit of a meal they're shy and avoid human contact while the latest scientific research reveals that they're not the principal
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Wild Tapir Caught On...
because of their size tapias have few natural predators but humans hunt them for their meat they're very very shy usually there must be absolutely no poaching in this forest because he's not afraid of me at all
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Encouraging A New-Born...
nocturnal lifestyle aye eyes have become part of madagascar folklore they're feared and persecuted as the bringers of bad omens but in reality they're completely harmless very shy and gentle little creatures
Video examples
A Collection Of Spring...
weather jim can easily lose sense of time under a tree like this he had his first encounter with one of the rarest and shyest creatures of the pine forest i was lying just on the ground and i
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Man Fights Bear PIPE...
attacks by black bears are extremely rare black bears are usually timid creatures that shy away from humans the least likely animal one would expect an
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Best Of Frogs PIPE Top 5 PIPE...
are very rare and notoriously shy of humans these irangs were filmed in a well-established nature reserve where they're used to the presence of humans
Video examples
The history of tattoos -...
After all, they lasted forever and it really hurt to get them. For the Maori, those tattoos were an accepted mainstream tradition. If you shied away from the excruciating chiseling in of your moko design, your unfinished tattoo marked your cowardice. Today, unless you go the traditional route,
Video examples
Saving the Arctic Fox PIPE...
I think all young foxes have a character both in wild and in captivity,And we see that they keep their, I can say the natural character is still there. They don't get like typical zoo animals. They keep their wild nature and they play around. Some are very bold and some are very shy.
Video examples
Rick Guidotti: From...
I can see the pain, the anguish in his eyes. He walks in, he walks right past me, goes up to his room, slams the door, and I don't see him until the next day. He's not going to want to be photographed, he has zero self-esteem, this kid has such poor body image, and he's just so shy.
Video examples
Four reasons you should...
week better two or three history school biology psychology have fun reading and talk to people who really know and I guarantee you if something truly important happens you will hear about it in time from your friends and don't be shy about discussing your news diet
Video examples
It's a Badger Brawl PIPE...
disease the truth is that while batches dig holes where people don't want them and damage crops in pursuit of a meal they're shy and avoid human contact while the latest scientific research reveals that they're not the principal
Video examples
Wild Tapir Caught On...
because of their size tapias have few natural predators but humans hunt them for their meat they're very very shy usually there must be absolutely no poaching in this forest because he's not afraid of me at all
Video examples
Encouraging A New-Born...
nocturnal lifestyle aye eyes have become part of madagascar folklore they're feared and persecuted as the bringers of bad omens but in reality they're completely harmless very shy and gentle little creatures
Video examples
A Collection Of Spring...
weather jim can easily lose sense of time under a tree like this he had his first encounter with one of the rarest and shyest creatures of the pine forest i was lying just on the ground and i
Video examples
Man Fights Bear PIPE...
attacks by black bears are extremely rare black bears are usually timid creatures that shy away from humans the least likely animal one would expect an
Video examples
Best Of Frogs PIPE Top 5 PIPE...
are very rare and notoriously shy of humans these irangs were filmed in a well-established nature reserve where they're used to the presence of humans
Example 1 of 10
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Ronald Reagan
American President
Let us be shy no longer. Let us go to our strength. Let us offer hope. Let us tell the world that a new age is not only possible but probable.
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Prabhu Deva
Indian Director
I'm very camera shy, but I realise it's important to promote films.
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Allison Janney
American Actress
I'm actually a pretty shy person in real life with new people.
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Nyjah Huston
American Athlete
I was really shy because I didn't have much of a social life.
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Jeffrey Donovan
American Actor
I'm very shy in real life; I can't really hit on girls.
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Fethullah Gulen
Turkish Activist
I grew up in a humble family with a shy personality.
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Gurmeet Choudhary
Indian Actor
I have been a shy guy throughout my life.
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Disha Patani
Indian Actress
I am not shy about my personal life.
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Ryan Seacrest
American Entertainer
I'm shy in my personal life.
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Gok Wan
British Author
I'm very shy deep down.
Quote examples
Ronald Reagan
American President
Let us be shy no longer. Let us go to our strength. Let us offer hope. Let us tell the world that a new age is not only possible but probable.
Quote examples
Prabhu Deva
Indian Director
I'm very camera shy, but I realise it's important to promote films.
Quote examples
Allison Janney
American Actress
I'm actually a pretty shy person in real life with new people.
Quote examples
Nyjah Huston
American Athlete
I was really shy because I didn't have much of a social life.
Quote examples
Jeffrey Donovan
American Actor
I'm very shy in real life; I can't really hit on girls.
Quote examples
Fethullah Gulen
Turkish Activist
I grew up in a humble family with a shy personality.
Quote examples
Gurmeet Choudhary
Indian Actor
I have been a shy guy throughout my life.
Quote examples
Disha Patani
Indian Actress
I am not shy about my personal life.
Quote examples
Ryan Seacrest
American Entertainer
I'm shy in my personal life.
Quote examples
Gok Wan
British Author
I'm very shy deep down.
Example 1 of 10
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