shy (ʃaɪ)
adjective · Beginner · Adjectives
🔊 ʃaɪ
Meaning
Meaning: timid in company
Feeling nervous or reserved around other people.
Examples
🗣 The shy boy rarely spoke in class.
Etymology
From Old English ‘sceoh’ meaning ‘easily frightened’.
How & Where It’s Used
Describes people who are quiet or hesitant in social settings.
Tags: character, personality