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hy, sh, shhy, shyy, sshy, zhy
Shy — synonyms, definition
1. shy (a)
56 synonyms
afraid apprehensive backward bashful blushing cagey careful cautious cowardly coy dastardly demure diffident distrustful docile doubtful elusive embarrassed fearful frightened • • •
2. shy (Noun)
7 synonyms
demure humble quiet reserved timid unassuming unobtrusive
1 definition
shy (Noun) — A quick throw.
ex. "he gave the ball a shy to the first baseman"
1 type of
throw
3. shy (Verb)
13 synonyms
buck buckle cast draw back fling hurl pitch recoil shrink start startle throw toss
2 definitions
shy (Verb) — Start suddenly, as from fright.
shy (Verb) — Throw quickly.
5 types of
jump start startle throw wing
4. shy (Adjective)
3 definitions
shy (Adjective) — Lacking self-confidence.
ex. "stood in the doorway shy and abashed"
shy (Adjective) — Short.
ex. "eleven is one shy of a dozen"
shy (Adjective) — Wary and distrustful; disposed to avoid persons or things.
ex. "shy of strangers"
1 see also
confidence