shy
- adjective (adj)
Meaning: quiet and self-conscious
Synonyms:
afraid
apprehensive
averse
backward
bashful
cautious
chary
circumspect
conscious
coy
demure
diffident
disinclined
distrustful
fearful
hesitant
humble
indisposed
introvert
introverted
loath
loner
modest
nervous
recessive
reluctant
reserved
reticent
retiring
self-effacing
shamefaced
sheepish
shrinking
skittish
suspicious
timid
unassertive
unassured
uneager
uneffusive
unresponsive
unsocial
unwilling
wary
- adjective (adj)
Meaning: lacking, failing
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