Synonyms and Antonyms of shy (shī)

bashful timid introverted coy cautious timorous diffident restrained hermetic hesitant reluctant demure wary modest nervous meek retiring chary shamefaced solitary diffidence circumspect (slang) short backward insufficient constrained cower fearful reclusive reticent taciturn verecund reserved tentative demur flinch dash hurl blench quail distrustful incomplete start lacking sheepish skittish tremulous unassertive unassuming unforthcoming bashfulness coyness shyness timidity under wanting cringe recoil wince dart unsure pavid shrink inadequate self-effacing suspicious deficient scarce undemonstrative avoid keep-from shun evade cast heave pitch throw toss secluded shoot short fling hurtle launch sling fire

unshy adequate confident unashamed unreserved sufficient enough bold brash extroverted

humble frightened restraint talkative big excess approach seek move bossy fussy grumpy flighty

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