shy

• يصف شخصًا يشعر بالخجل أو الارتباك أو التردد في وجود الآخرين، خاصة الغرباء، وقد يميل إلى تجنب لفت الانتباه أو التحدث أمام الناس.

Describes a person who is nervous or timid in the company of others, especially strangers.

1. Nervous or timidA2formal

   Feeling nervous or uncomfortable in the company of others, especially strangers.

   خجول

   • She is too shy to speak in front of a large audience.
   • He gave a shy smile when introduced to the new colleague.
   • The shy child hid behind his mother's legs.

   المرادفاتbashfuldiffidentinhibitedreservedreticentretiringself-conscioussheepishtimidwithdrawn

   الأضدادboldconfidentextrovertedgregariousoutgoingsociable

2. Reserved or quietA2formal

   Tending to avoid attention or social interaction.

   خجول

   • He is a shy person who prefers reading to parties.
   • She is shy about sharing her opinions in meetings.
   • The shy student rarely raises his hand in class.

   المرادفاتbashfuldiffidentintrovertedmodestquietreservedreticentself-conscioustimidwithdrawn

   الأضدادboldconfidentextrovertedoutgoingsociable

3. Lacking confidenceB1informal

   Showing a lack of self-confidence or hesitation.

   خجول

   • Don't be shy about asking for help.
   • He is shy of trying new things because he fears failure.
   • She felt shy about her accent when speaking English.

   المرادفاتbashfulcoydiffidentinsecuremeekreservedreticentself-conscioustimid

   الأضدادassuredboldbrashconfidentforwardoutgoingself-confident

• فعل يُستعمل للدلالة على التراجع أو الابتعاد المفاجئ عن شيء ما، غالبًا بسبب الخوف أو المفاجأة أو عدم الرغبة. ويُستعمل أيضًا بمعنى التحاشي أو الانصراف عن فعل شيء أو الابتعاد عن شخص.

A verb used to indicate the act of suddenly moving back or away from something, often due to fear, surprise, or reluctance.

1. To move away suddenlyB2formal

   To start back or aside in fear or alarm, typically used for animals.

   اِنْدَفَعَ هَارِبًا

   • The horse shied at the loud noise.
   • The dog shied away from the stranger.
   • She shied back when the car backfired.

   المرادفاتbalkblenchflinchjerkrecoilshrinkstartswervewince

2. To avoid or be reluctantB2informal

   To avoid doing or becoming involved in something due to nervousness or lack of confidence.

   يتجنّب

   • He shied away from making a decision.
   • She shied from the spotlight during the ceremony.
   • They shied away from discussing the controversial topic.

   المرادفاتbalkblenchcringedemurflinchhesitatequailrecoilshrink

   الأضدادconfrontembracefaceseekwelcome

الصيغ المركّبةshy away from