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shy
Examples
Being shy hides his brilliant ideas.
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
Examples
The team was shy of one player to complete the lineup.
to shy
01
to throw something at a target, often suddenly or with force
Transitive: to shy sth somewhere
Examples
She shied a stone across the pond, creating ripples on the water's surface.
02
to startle or suddenly move away from something or someone, often due to fear, timidity, or a desire to avoid contact or attention
Intransitive
Examples
The deer shied at the sound of footsteps, disappearing into the forest with graceful bounds.
Shy
01
a quick throw
Lexical Tree
shyly
shyness
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