shy

• Beschreibt eine Person, die in der Gegenwart anderer, besonders Fremder, nervös oder gehemmt ist und sich deshalb zurückhält.

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.

   Schüchtern

   • 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.

   Synonymebashfuldiffidentinhibitedreservedreticentretiringself-conscioussheepishtimidwithdrawn

   Antonymeboldconfidentextrovertedgregariousoutgoingsociable

2. Reserved or quietA2formal

   Tending to avoid attention or social interaction.

   Schüchtern

   • 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.

   Synonymebashfuldiffidentintrovertedmodestquietreservedreticentself-conscioustimidwithdrawn

   Antonymeboldconfidentextrovertedoutgoingsociable

3. Lacking confidenceB1informal

   Showing a lack of self-confidence or hesitation.

   Schüchtern

   • 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.

   Synonymebashfulcoydiffidentinsecuremeekreservedreticentself-conscioustimid

   Antonymeassuredboldbrashconfidentforwardoutgoingself-confident

• Verb, das das plötzliche Zurückweichen oder Sich-Zurückziehen von etwas bezeichnet, oft aus Angst, Überraschung oder Unwillen.

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.

   Scheuen

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

   Synonymebalkblenchflinchjerkrecoilshrinkstartswervewince

2. To avoid or be reluctantB2informal

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

   Scheuen

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

   Synonymebalkblenchcringedemurflinchhesitatequailrecoilshrink

   Antonymeconfrontembracefaceseekwelcome

Phrasal-Variantenshy away from