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shyness
Overview
Define the meaning of the English word shyness below. Shyness is a noun. Examples of how to use shyness in a sentence are shown. Also define these 4 related words and terms: shy, fear, social, and interaction.
English
Etymology
Pronunciation
- Rhymes: -aɪnəs
Noun
shyness (usually uncountable, plural shynesses)
- The quality of being shy; a fear of social interactions.
- Her shyness kept her from asking him to the prom.
Fear definition
(1 of 5 fear definitions)
Social definition
(1 of 10 social definitions)
Interaction definition
The situation or occurrence in which two or more objects or events act upon one another to produce a new effect; the effect resulting from such a situation or occurrence. (1 of 2 interaction definitions)
Synonyms
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Derived terms
Translations
quality of being shy
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