Words and phrases that have a meaning related to shy: (162 results)
Antonyms:
unilaterally
Often used in the same context:
bashful, reticent, timid, talkative, standoffish, loquacious, averse, introverted, wary, scared, hesitant, cautious, circumspect, leery, coy, uninterested, nonchalant, diffident, cocky, skittish, apprehensive, squeamish, fearful, sheepish, gregarious, blase, fond, extrovert, choosy, straight, picky, afraid, judgmental, unconcerned, humble, only, loner, phlegmatic, unapproachable, shrinking violet, unfazed, late bloomer, puniest, unworried, unassuming, tightfisted, ambivalent, chatty, sanguine, unconfident, selfish, overconfident, unassertive, unenthusiastic, meek, affable, touchy, excitable, embraceable, bossiest, effusive, downcast, polite, outspoken, quiet, complacent, petrified, reluctant, uncomfortable, ornery, close, brash, cagey, pushy, precocious, mere, lofty, antsy, forthright, morose, studious, headstrong, stoic, undemonstrative, overprotective, measly, boastful, short, easygoing, bubbly, pessimistic, nervous, whisker, fathomable, haughtiest, sweet, stubborn, after, taciturn, sociable, unforthcoming, notched, slow, queer, cease, none, serve, tell, bad, believe, hard, heavy, cheap, depart, direct, get, keen, partake, rests, sell, lovable, eyed, likable, likeable, feisty, demented, inquisitive, winsome, flighty, fidgety, impressionable, natured, naughty, unsociable
Appears in the definition of:
bashfully, bring out, coy, demure, girlishly, ground snake, in essence, kind of, linger, overmodest, retiring, shamefaced, shyly, shy away from, solicit, sonora semiannulata, timidly, unassertive, unsociable, work-shy
Synonyms:
Also try:deficient, insufficient, unsure
— Nouns for shy: man, smile, girl, person, child, boy, people, children, woman, bird, glance, more...
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