shy
застенчивый
socially timid
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shy with Russian translation
shy usage examples
The shy child whispered his answer to the teacher.
Застенчивый ребёнок прошептал ответ учителю.
Don't be shy — introduce yourself to the group before the workshop starts.
Не будь застенчивым — представься группе до начала мастер-класса.
shy synonyms
She is shy and doesn't like speaking in front of groups.
He gave a bashful smile when everyone applauded.
The timid boy didn't join the game.
скованный вниманием других, неловкий из-за мнения окружающих
He felt self-conscious about his accent during the presentation.
неуверенный в себе, застенчивый из-за отсутствия уверенности
A diffident applicant struggled to sell his skills in the interview.
сдержанный, молчаливый; меньше выражений эмоций, не обязательно из-за страха
He's reserved at first, but warms up once you know him.
интровертный, предпочитающий уединение; не обязательно стеснительный
She's introverted and enjoys reading at home more than parties.
скромный или кокетливый, иногда притворный; не всегда искренняя застенчивость
She gave a coy smile when he complimented her.
отстранённый, замкнутый, часто более глубоко уединённый или депрессивный
After the incident he became withdrawn and rarely spoke.
сдержанный в словах, неохотно выражает мысли; не обязательно стесняется
He was reticent about his plans for the future.
скромный, умышленно не выделяющийся; подчёркивает умаление своих заслуг
Her self-effacing manner hid how much she had achieved.
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What does shy mean?
socially timid
How do you pronounce shy?
shy is pronounced as /ˈʃaɪ/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
How is shy used in a sentence?
The shy child whispered his answer to the teacher. Translation: Застенчивый ребёнок прошептал ответ учителю.
Is shy part of Personality Traits vocabulary?
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