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shyness

/ˈʃaɪ.nəs/

Translations

shynessnoun

shynesses

Her shyness made it difficult for her to speak in front of the class.

Sa timidité lui rendait difficile de parler devant la classe.

Additional translations

réserveDans le sens d’une attitude discrète ou retenue.

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shynessadjective

/ˈʃaɪ.nəs/

Used attributively before another noun to denote something related to or characterized by shyness.

shynessnoun

The quality or state of being shy; a feeling of discomfort or awkwardness in social situations.

Her shyness made it difficult for her to speak in front of the class.

Reserved or cautious behavior resulting from self-consciousness or modesty.

A certain shyness kept him from mentioning his achievements.

shynessadjective

Attributive, relating to or characterized by shyness.

The workshop aimed to boost students' shyness management skills.