Shy

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Bashful

Synonyms Bashful, timid, reserved, introverted, self-effacing, withdrawn, mousy, apprehensive, hesitant, doubting, wary, chary, inhibited, repressed, embarrassed, demure, modest, meek, diffident, sheepish, reticent, retiring, shrinking, timorous, fearful, nervous, reluctant, insecure, suspicious, unconfident, constrained, self-conscious, coy, abashed, and humble.

Throw

Synonyms Throw, fling, cast, launch, pitch, aim, propel, chuck, sling, whang, yeet, hoy, toss, hurl, lob, flip, dash, direct, bowl, heave, buzz, bung, peg, and bish.

Example Sentences

She is shy around new people.

He felt shy during the presentation.

The shy child avoided eye contact.

Her shy smile lit up everything.