shy - Similar and Opposite Words

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Noun

a quick throw

Synonyms

• shy

More generic

• throw

Verb

throw quickly

Synonyms

• shy

More generic

• throw

Verb

start suddenly, as from fright

Synonyms

• shy

More generic

• jump
• start
• startle

Adjective

wary and distrustful; disposed to avoid persons or things

Synonyms

• shy

Related

• wary

Adjective

lacking self-confidence

Synonyms

• diffident
• shy
• timid
• unsure

Adjective

short

Synonyms

• shy

Related

• deficient
• insufficient

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