Shyness Synonyms

An awkwardness or lack of self-confidence in the presence of others
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. bashfulness
  2. backwardness
  3. coyness
  4. timidity
  5. timidness
  6. nervousness
  7. diffidence
  8. reserve
  9. modesty
  10. timorousness
  11. demureness
  12. sheepishness
  13. apprehension
  14. retiringness
  15. insecurity
  16. reticence
  17. stage-fright
  18. mike fright

Words Related to Shyness

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Shyness Sentence Examples

  • She noticed this and attributed it to his general kindness and shyness, which she imagined must be the same toward everyone as it was to her.

  • It maintains its numbers partly in consequence of its shyness, which keeps it away from the abodes of men, and partly because it is so prolific, bringing forth six to eight young at a litter.

  • Its wariness, however, is very marvellous, and even at the breeding-season, when most birds throw off their shyness, it is not easily approached within ordinary gunshot distance.

  • Modesty is an admirable trait that is often associated with shyness.

  • A small proportion of children do experience social anxiety, incapacitating shyness that persists for months or more, which should be treated.

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