Shy Synonyms and Antonyms
shī
Not forward but reticent or reserved in manner
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
- diffident
- bashful
- demure
- modest
- retiring
- timid
- backward
- humble
- coy
- timorous
- self-effacing
- (slang) short
- cautious
- chary
- circumspect
- constrained
- cower
- distrustful
- fearful
- hermetic
- avoid
- hesitant
- skittish
- inadequate
- incomplete
- insufficient
- keep-from
- introverted
- lacking
- meek
- nervous
- shun
- pavid
- reclusive
- reluctant
- reserved
- restrained
- reticent
- evade
- secluded
- shamefaced
- sheepish
- short
- solitary
- suspicious
- taciturn
- tentative
- tremulous
- unassertive
- unassuming
- undemonstrative
- unforthcoming
- verecund
- wary
- unsure
Not enough to meet a demand or requirement
(Adjective)
Words Related to Shy
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