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'shy' in a sentence

Learn how to use 'shy' with 20 example sentences.


shy adjective

: lacking self-confidence

: short

: wary and distrustful; disposed to avoid persons or things

shy noun

: a quick throw

shy verb

: 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.
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