'shy' in a sentence
Learn how to use 'shy' with 20 example sentences.
- shy adjective
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: lacking self-confidence
: short
: wary and distrustful; disposed to avoid persons or things
- shy noun
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: a quick throw
- shy verb
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: start suddenly, as from fright
: throw quickly
This squirrel is not shy.
I was very shy when I was a kid.
She is very shy and feels ill at ease at parties.
She isn't as shy as she used to be.
He's a bit shy.
Do not be shy. Your pronunciation is more or less correct.
The shy boy was utterly embarrassed in her presence.
I was too shy to say anything.
We're very shy people.
Young people are not shy to sing in front of others.
Bob was shy when he was a high school student.
He's very shy. He says he wants to see you.
The thing is, my cat is shy.
You don't have to be so shy about it.
Dan didn't want to seem shy.
He won't be shy.
Don't be shy about speaking in front of people.
My friend over there is really shy.
Two out of five children are shy.
I think she's too shy to talk to you.