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shy

/ʃaɪ/

shyverb

shied

Past Simple

shied

Past Participle

shying

Gerund

/ʃaɪ/

Translations

стесняться

She tends to shy away from public speaking.

Она склонна стесняться выступать на публике.

Additional translations

увиливать

Definitions

To start suddenly aside, as from fright or surprise.

The horse shied at the sudden noise.

To avoid doing or becoming involved in something due to nervousness or caution.

She shied away from making a decision until she had more information.

To throw something quickly or casually; to fling.

He shied a pebble into the pond.

Synonyms

shyadjective

shyer

Comp.

shyest

Super.

/ʃaɪ/

Translations

робкий

His shy smile made everyone feel at ease.

Его робкая улыбка заставила всех почувствовать себя комфортно.

застенчивый

She is a shy girl who doesn't like to speak in public.

Она застенчивая девушка, которая не любит выступать на публике.

Additional translations

стеснительный

скромный

Definitions

Being reserved or having or showing nervousness or timidity in the company of other people.

The shy girl hesitated before speaking in front of the class.

Reluctant to do or experience something due to fear or caution.

He was shy about trying new foods, preferring to stick to what he knew.

Less than or short of a specified amount.

The project was just shy of completion when the deadline arrived.

Easily startled or skittish, especially of an animal such as a horse.

The shy horse bolted when the branches rustled.

Synonyms

Antonyms

shynoun

shies

/ʃaɪ/

Definitions

A sudden movement to one side made by a frightened animal, especially a horse.

The horse gave a shy when the dog barked.

A quick or casual throw; a fling.

Give the ball a shy towards the basket.

(British) A fairground game or stall where players throw objects at targets, especially a coconut shy.

She won a prize at the coconut shy.

shyeradjective

shy

shyer

Comp.

shyest

Super.

Comparative degree of the adjective 'shy', used to describe a greater degree of shyness.

Translations

более застенчивый

He was shyer than his outgoing sister.

Он был более застенчивым, чем его общительная сестра.

Additional translations

робчеразговорное

Definitions

Comparative form of shy: having or displaying a greater degree of shyness.

He was shyer than his outgoing sister.

Synonyms

more timid

shyernoun

Definitions

An animal, especially a horse, that shies or is prone to sudden side movements.

The mare proved a persistent shyer whenever a car passed by.

A person who is timid or habitually avoids social interaction.

Despite his success, he remained a shyer at public gatherings.