shy
//ʃaɪ//
Adjective
shyCanonical form
shyerComparative
shyestSuperlative
1
Nervous or timid in the company of other people; lacking confidence in social situations.
She is too shy to speak in front of the class.
2
(of an animal) Easily frightened; timid.
The shy deer ran away as soon as it heard a noise.
3
Reluctant or unwilling to do something.
He is shy about asking for help.
4
Less than a specified amount; short of.
He is just two points shy of a perfect score.
Verb
shyInfinitive
shyPresent tense
shiedPast tense
shiedPast participle
shyingPresent participle
shiesThird-person singular
1
To suddenly move away or back because of fear or alarm.
The horse shied at the loud noise.
2
To avoid doing or becoming involved in something due to nervousness or lack of confidence.
She shied away from speaking in public.