shy

/ʃˈa‌ɪ/

/ˈʃaɪ/

shy

nervous and uncomfortable around other people

synonyms : diffident

antonyms : confident

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

short

to shy

MAIN VERB

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

throw quickly

Shy

a quick throw

Examples

1. The bill was four votes shy of a majority.

2. She was one week shy of her 13th birthday.

3. They scored just shy of 100 goals last year.

4. MacMillan has never fought shy of controversy.