shy

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

ruОписывает человека, который испытывает нервозность или робость в компании других людей, особенно незнакомцев.esDescribe a una persona que siente nerviosismo o timidez en presencia de otras personas, especialmente desconocidos, o que evita llamar la atención por inseguridad o modestia.frDécrit une personne qui se sent nerveuse ou mal à l'aise en présence d'autres personnes, en particulier des inconnus, et qui a tendance à éviter de se mettre en avant.deBeschreibt eine Person, die in der Gegenwart anderer, besonders Fremder, nervös oder gehemmt ist und sich deshalb zurückhält.ptDescreve uma pessoa que sente nervosismo ou timidez na companhia de outras pessoas, especialmente de desconhecidos; também pode indicar alguém reservado ou que evita chamar atenção.zh形容一个人在他人面前，尤其是陌生人面前，感到紧张、不自在或拘谨。也可指腼腆、害羞、不爱出风头的性格。arيصف شخصًا يشعر بالخجل أو الارتباك أو التردد في وجود الآخرين، خاصة الغرباء، وقد يميل إلى تجنب لفت الانتباه أو التحدث أمام الناس.

1. Nervous or timid A2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruЗастенчивыйestímidofrTimidedeSchüchternptTímidozh害羞的arخجول

   Synonyms: bashfuldiffidentinhibitedreservedreticentretiringself-conscioussheepishtimidwithdrawn

   Antonyms: boldconfidentextrovertedgregariousoutgoingsociable

2. Reserved or quiet A2 formal

   Tending to avoid attention or social interaction.

   • 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.

   ruЗастенчивыйestímidofrTimide, réservédeSchüchternptTímidozh害羞arخجول

   Synonyms: bashfuldiffidentintrovertedmodestquietreservedreticentself-conscioustimidwithdrawn

   Antonyms: boldconfidentextrovertedoutgoingsociable

3. Lacking confidence B1 informal

   Showing a lack of self-confidence or hesitation.

   • 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.

   ruЗастенчивыйestímido por falta de confianzafrTimide (manque d'assurance)deSchüchternptTímidozh害羞的arخجول

   Synonyms: bashfulcoydiffidentinsecuremeekreservedreticentself-conscioustimid

   Antonyms: assuredboldbrashconfidentforwardoutgoingself-confident

• shyer comparative form
• shyest superlative form

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

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения внезапного отступления или отстранения от чего-либо, часто из-за страха, удивления или нежелания.esVerbo que indica apartarse o retroceder bruscamente ante algo, a menudo por miedo, sorpresa o desagrado; también, evitar o rehuir a alguien o algo por timidez o reticencia.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner le fait de reculer ou de s'écarter brusquement de quelque chose, souvent par peur, surprise ou réticence, ou encore d'éviter quelqu'un ou quelque chose par méfiance ou timidité.deVerb, das das plötzliche Zurückweichen oder Sich-Zurückziehen von etwas bezeichnet, oft aus Angst, Überraschung oder Unwillen.ptVerbo usado para indicar recuo ou afastamento súbito de algo, geralmente por medo, surpresa ou falta de vontade. Também pode significar evitar ou afastar-se de uma situação, pessoa ou compromisso.zh动词，表示因害怕、惊讶或不情愿而突然退缩、回避或躲开。arفعل 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.

1. To move away suddenly B2 formal

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

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

   ruШарахатьсяesAsustarse y apartarse bruscamentefrfaire un écartdeScheuenptEmpinarzh惊退arاِنْدَفَعَ هَارِبًا

   Synonyms: balkblenchflinchjerkrecoilshrinkstartswervewince

2. To avoid or be reluctant B2 informal

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

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

   ruИзбегатьesrehuir o evitarfréviter par timiditédeScheuenptEvitarzh回避arيتجنّب

   Synonyms: balkblenchcringedemurflinchhesitatequailrecoilshrink

   Antonyms: confrontembracefaceseekwelcome

• shied past participle
• shied past simple
• shying present participle
• shies third person singular

Phrasal variants: shy away from