shy(predicate): words & expression meanings, synonyms, definition, antonyms, examples of usage, similar terms from the free dictionary www.dictometer.com/shy(predicate)

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Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb

SHY(PREDICATE)

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1 sense for shy as a Noun:

Synonyms:
- Shy
Definitions:
- a quick throw
Examples:
- He gave the ball a shy to the first baseman

Noun related (for shy)
bolshy
shy person
shylock
shyness
shyster

2 senses for shy as a Verb:

Synonyms:
- Shy
Definitions:
- start suddenly, as from fright
Synonyms:
- Shy
Definitions:
- throw quickly

Verb related (for shy)
shy away from

3 senses for shy as an Adjective:

Synonyms:
- Diffident
- Shy
- Timid
- Unsure
Definitions:
- lacking self-confidence
Examples:
- Stood in the doorway diffident and abashed
- Problems that call for bold not timid responses
- A very unsure young man
Antonyms:
- FIDENT
Synonyms:
- Shy
Definitions:
- short
Examples:
- Eleven is one shy of a dozen
Antonyms:
- Sufficient
Synonyms:
- Shy
Definitions:
- wary and distrustful
- disposed to avoid persons or things
Examples:
- Shy of strangers
Antonyms:
- Unwary

Adjective related (for shy)
ashy
bolshy
brushy
bushy
cushy
dishy
fishy
flashy
fleshy
gushy
marshy
mushy
plushy
pushy
rubbishy
rushy
slushy
splashy
squashy
squishy
swishy
trashy
washy
wishy-washy
work-shy
(All (25) related Adjectives)

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