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Meaning of word shy from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.
shy adjective
Meaning : Lacking self-confidence.
Example :
Stood in the doorway diffident and abashed.
Problems that call for bold not timid responses.
A very unsure young man.
Synonyms : diffident, timid, unsure
Having or marked by confidence or assurance.
A confident speaker.A confident reply.
His manner is more confident these days.
Confident of fulfillment.
confident
Meaning : Short.
Example :
Eleven is one shy of a dozen.
Meaning : Wary and distrustful. Disposed to avoid persons or things.
Example :
Shy of strangers.
