shy
Shy describes a person who feels nervous, uncomfortable, or timid around other people. It often involves a lack of confidence in social situations or a hesitation to speak and interact with strangers.
Exemplos
3 de 5The little girl is very shy and hides behind her mother when guests arrive.
The little girl is very shy and hides behind her mother when guests arrive.
He was too shy to present his findings to the board of directors during the meeting.
He was too shy to present his findings to the board of directors during the meeting.
Don't be shy, come and grab a slice of pizza before it's all gone!
Don't be shy, come and grab a slice of pizza before it's all gone!
Sinônimos
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Think of the word 'shy' and 'eye'. A shy person often finds it hard to look someone in the eye.
Quiz rápido
Peter didn't want to dance because he was too ____.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: shy
Exemplos
The little girl is very shy and hides behind her mother when guests arrive.
everydayThe little girl is very shy and hides behind her mother when guests arrive.
He was too shy to present his findings to the board of directors during the meeting.
formalHe was too shy to present his findings to the board of directors during the meeting.
Don't be shy, come and grab a slice of pizza before it's all gone!
informalDon't be shy, come and grab a slice of pizza before it's all gone!
Research suggests that shy students may require more time to participate in classroom discussions.
academicResearch suggests that shy students may require more time to participate in classroom discussions.
Networking events can be quite challenging for a shy professional trying to build connections.
businessNetworking events can be quite challenging for a shy professional trying to build connections.
Sinônimos
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
Once bitten, twice shy
Being extra cautious after having a bad experience
Shy away from
To avoid doing something because you are nervous or afraid
Camera-shy
Disliking or avoiding being photographed or filmed
Frequentemente confundido com
Quiet refers to making little noise, whereas shy refers to a feeling of nervousness or fear in social situations.
Notas de uso
Shy is typically used to describe a personality trait. While often used for children, it is also frequently used for adults who find social interaction difficult.
Erros comuns
Learners sometimes confuse 'shy' with 'ashamed'. If you are shy, you are nervous; if you are ashamed, you feel bad about something you did wrong.
Dica de memorização
Think of the word 'shy' and 'eye'. A shy person often finds it hard to look someone in the eye.
Origem da palavra
Derived from the Old English word 'sceoh', meaning 'timid' or 'easily frightened'.
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
In many Western cultures, shyness is sometimes seen as a trait to overcome, whereas in some Eastern cultures, it may be associated with modesty and respect.
Quiz rápido
Peter didn't want to dance because he was too ____.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: shy
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a
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