Shy Synonyms
Shy is an adjective. Its synonyms include bashful, diffident, timid, sheepish, reserved, reticent, introverted, retiring, self-effacing, and shrinking. Its antonyms are bold, brash, and confident. Here are some additional synonyms for "shy" with example sentences.
Another word for shy
59 other ways to say shy.
1. in the sense of bashful
- 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- withdrawn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
- humble
2. in the sense of throw
- throw
- fling
- cast
- launch
- pitch
- aim
- propel
- chuck
- sling
- whang
- yeet
- hoy
- toss
- hurl
- lob
- flip
- dash
- direct
- bowl
- heave
- buzz
- bung
- peg
- bish
Shy Sentences
She is shy around new people.
The shy child avoided eye contact.
He felt shy during the presentation.
Her shy smile lit up everything.