shyly

• Adverb, das eine Handlung beschreibt, die schüchtern, scheu, zurückhaltend oder unsicher ausgeführt wird, oft aus Angst aufzufallen oder aus mangelndem Selbstvertrauen.

An adverb meaning "in a shy, timid, or reserved manner." It describes actions performed with nervousness, lack of confidence, or reluctance to attract attention.

1. Timidly or bashfullyB1formal

   In a manner that shows nervousness or lack of confidence in social situations.

   Schüchtern

   • She smiled shyly at the compliment.
   • He shyly asked if he could join the group.
   • The child hid behind his mother and peeked out shyly.

   Synonymebashfullycoylydemurelydiffidentlyhesitantlymeeklyreservedlyself-consciouslysheepishlytimidly

   Antonymeassuredlyboldlybrazenlyconfidently