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shy
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- pronunciation:
- shaI
- parts of speech:
- adjective, verb
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| inflections: |
shier, shyer, shiest, shyest |
| definition 1: |
not comfortable with other people.
The shy child did not talk to anyone in class.
- synonyms:
- bashful, reserved, timid
- antonyms:
- bold, confident
- similar words:
- ill at ease, meek
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| definition 2: |
easily frightened.
A shy horse should not be ridden near traffic.- synonyms:
- skittish, timid
- antonyms:
- bold
- similar words:
- fearful, nervous
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| definition 3: |
falling short of a necessary amount or number.
The team is shy a few players.- synonyms:
- lacking, short
- similar words:
- deficient
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| related words: |
aloof, inadequate, private, silent, suspicious |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
shies, shying, shied |
| definition: |
to draw back or away from in fear or lack of trust (often followed by "away").
Their cat shies away from loud noises.- synonyms:
- shrink, start
- similar words:
- flinch, wince
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| related words: |
dodge, retreat |
| derivations: |
shyly (adv.), shyer (n.), shyness (n.) |
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