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shy

UK
/ʃaɪ/
US
/ʃaɪ/

Translations

shyverb
shied
Past Simple
shied
Past Participle
shying
Gerund
UK
/ʃaɪ/
US
/ʃaɪ/
She tends to shy away from public speaking.
Она склонна стесняться выступать на публике.
Additional translations
увиливать
Synonyms
flinch
withdraw
retreat
evade
dodge
avoid
recoil
shrink
shyadjective
shyer
Comp.
shyest
Super.
UK
/ʃaɪ/
US
/ʃaɪ/
His shy smile made everyone feel at ease.
Его робкая улыбка заставила всех почувствовать себя комфортно.
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
Synonyms
bashful
withdrawn
self-conscious
modest
diffident
reticent
reserved
timid
Antonyms
confident
bold
outgoing
shynoun
shies
pl
UK
/ʃaɪ/
US
/ʃaɪ/
shyeradjective

shy

shyer
Comp.
shyest
Super.
Comparative degree of the adjective 'shy', used to describe a greater degree of shyness.
более застенчивый
He was shyer than his outgoing sister.
Он был более застенчивым, чем его общительная сестра.
Additional translations
робчеразговорное
Synonyms
reserved
timider
more timid
bashful
diffident
demure
meek
nervous
coy
withdrawn
self-conscious
introverted
reticent

Definitions

shyverb
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.
shyadjective
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.
shynoun
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
Comparative form of shy: having or displaying a greater degree of shyness.
He was shyer than his outgoing sister.
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