Definition –

n. – a sudden movement, as from fear.

adj. – nervous and uncomfortable with other people.

adj. – If you are shy about or shy of doing something, you are unwilling to do it because you are afraid of what might happen.

v. –  to move suddenly, as from fear.

v. – to throw (something) with a sideways motion.

e.g.  – Mr English doesn’t show his face in videos. Mr English is shy.

– Don’t be shy – come and introduce yourself.

In Hindi – v. शर्मीला (sharmila), दूर (dur), चौंक जाना (chaunak jana), फेंकना (phenakana).

  n. संकोची (sanakochi).

adj. शर्मीली (sharmili), कम, थोड़ा (kam, thoDDa), भड़कैल (bhaDDakail).

Phonetic Pronunciation =  uk /ʃaɪ/             us /ʃaɪ/

🔊 Sound of Shy.

Synonym  – cautious, nervous, afraid, humble, sheepish, modest, reserved, introvert, fearful, timid, hesitant, meek.

Antonym – aggressive, brave, calm, confident, extroverted, incautious, unfearful, unreserved.

Cognate Words – Conjugate – shy

• adv. – shyly, shily

• n. – shyness

• adj. comparative – shi·er or shy·er (shī′ər),  superlative – shi·est or shy·est (shī′ĭst)