Shy - translation, pronunciation and examples
shy
socially timid
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When to use shy
Застенчивый ребёнок прошептал ответ учителю.
Не будь застенчивым — представься группе до начала мастер-класса.
shy usage examples
Застенчивый ребёнок прошептал ответ учителю.
The shy child whispered his answer to the teacher.
Не будь застенчивым — представься группе до начала мастер-класса.
Don't be shy — introduce yourself to the group before the workshop starts.
Similar words
uneasy or awkward in social situations; reluctant to engage
showing a lack of courage or confidence; easily frightened
overly aware of oneself and how others see you; can feel awkward
lacking self-confidence; hesitant to speak or act
keeps feelings and thoughts to oneself; quiet and formal
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shy synonyms
What's the difference between shy / timid / self-conscious / diffident / reserved / introverted
uneasy or awkward in social situations; reluctant to engage
She is shy and doesn't like speaking in front of groups.
Она застенчивая и не любит выступать перед группой.
The timid boy didn't join the game.
Робкий мальчик не присоединился к игре.
overly aware of oneself and how others see you; can feel awkward
He felt self-conscious about his accent during the presentation.
Он чувствовал себя неловко из‑за своего акцента во время презентации.
lacking self-confidence; hesitant to speak or act
A diffident applicant struggled to sell his skills in the interview.
Неуверенный кандидат плохо рассказал о своих навыках на собеседовании.
He's reserved at first, but warms up once you know him.
Сначала он сдержан, но привыкает, когда узнаешь его получше.
draws energy from being alone; quiet by preference rather than fear
She's introverted and enjoys reading at home more than parties.
Она интроверт и предпочитает читать дома, а не ходить на вечеринки.
pretending to be shy or modest, sometimes playfully or flirtatiously
She gave a coy smile when he complimented her.
Она кокетливо улыбнулась, когда он её похвалил.
aloof or emotionally distant; avoids social contact
After the incident he became withdrawn and rarely spoke.
После происшествия он стал замкнутым и почти не говорил.
not revealing one's thoughts or feelings readily; reluctant to speak
He was reticent about his plans for the future.
Он неохотно говорил о своих планах на будущее.
modest and reluctant to draw attention to oneself; downplays achievements
Her self-effacing manner hid how much she had achieved.
Её скромное поведение скрывало то, чего она достигла.
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How to pronounce shy and what this word means
shy translation: застенчивый. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce shy
/ˈʃaɪ/
shy translation
застенчивый
shy examples
The shy child whispered his answer to the teacher.
shy transcription
/ˈʃaɪ/, /ˈʃaɪ/
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Questions about this word
shy meaning: what does it mean?
socially timid
shy pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
shy is pronounced as /ˈʃaɪ/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
shy definition and sentence examples: how is it 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?
Yes, shy (застенчивый) can be learned in the Personality Traits topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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