Shy

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Synonyms: Bashful, timid, reserved, introverted, self-effacing, withdrawn, mousy, apprehensive, hesitant, doubting, wary, chary, inhibited, repressed, embarrassed, demure, modest, meek, diffident, sheepish, reticent, retiring,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.