Shy
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British pronunciation/ʃˈa‌ɪ/
American pronunciation/ˈʃaɪ/

Ορισμός και Σημασία του "shy"

01

nervous and uncomfortable around other people

shy definition and meaning
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His shy personality does not stop him from performing on stage.
Being shy hides his brilliant ideas.
Even though she 's shy, she can express herself well through her artwork.
02

having a nervous or timid behavior or temperament, often resulting in avoidance or retreat from human or environmental interactions

03

missing a small amount needed to reach a specific total or target

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Her test score was shy of passing by only a couple of points.
The team was shy of one player to complete the lineup.
We are a few participants shy of reaching our target number for the workshop.
to shy
01

to throw something at a target, often suddenly or with force

Transitive: to shy sth somewhere
to shy definition and meaning
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Startled by the sudden movement, the cat shied a playful paw at the feather toy.
She shied a stone across the pond, creating ripples on the water 's surface.
In a moment of excitement, he shied his hat into the air to celebrate the victory.
02

to startle or suddenly move away from something or someone, often due to fear, timidity, or a desire to avoid contact or attention

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The horse shied at the sudden movement, its ears flicking back nervously.
The deer shied at the sound of footsteps, disappearing into the forest with graceful bounds.
The horse shied from the loud noise, its ears pricked up in alarm.
01

a quick throw

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His shy personality does not stop him from performing on stage.
Being shy hides his brilliant ideas.
Even though she's shy, she can express herself well through her artwork.
Despite her shy nature, she stepped up to lead the team.
He is shy, but he never hesitates to help others in need.
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