What does "shy" mean?

"Shy" means: Feeling nervous or afraid to talk to others. Example: "He was shy on his first day at school."

How do you say shy in Hebrew and Spanish?

In Hebrew, shy is ביישן. In Spanish, it is tímido.

How do you pronounce "shy"?

Shy is pronounced /ʃaɪ/. It is a adjective. You can hear a native speaker say it on this page.

Shy — Meaning for Kids, with Picture, Audio & Hebrew

shy

/ʃaɪ/

adjective

Feeling nervous or afraid to talk to others

“He was shy on his first day at school.”

ביישן

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Shy is a adjective in the feelings & emotions category. It is a beginner (ages 6-8) word, meaning "Feeling nervous or afraid to talk to others" In Hebrew, shy translates to ביישן.

Example Sentences

She was shy and hid behind her mom when meeting new people.
Being shy does not mean you are unfriendly — you just need time.
He felt shy on his first day but made a friend by lunchtime.

Did You Know? About 40% of all people describe themselves as shy, which means almost half the people you meet might feel shy sometimes too. Many famous and successful performers were very shy as children, including singer Beyoncé. Some animals, like the slow loris, are even described as "shy" because they avoid contact with others.