shy
/ʃaɪ/
adjective
Feeling nervous or afraid to talk to others
“He was shy on his first day at school.”
ביישן
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.
Common Word Combinations
feel shybit shyshy smilecome out of your shell
Related Words
timidquietreservednervous
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