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shy
Examples
Being shy hides his brilliant ideas.
Despite her shy nature, she stepped up to lead the team.
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.
Her test score was shy of passing by only a couple of points.
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.
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
Intransitive
Examples
The deer shied at the sound of footsteps, disappearing into the forest with graceful bounds.
The horse shied at the sudden movement, its ears flicking back nervously.
Shy
01
a quick throw
Lexical Tree
shyly
shyness
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